| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 101 |
| Named Used as Valid | Kyphosus sydneyanus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia, occurs from Cook Strait northwards, along rocky coastlines, its preferred habitat being in the turbulence water over reefs and near headlands. |
| Quote | Average size 30-60 cm, reaching 75 cm. |