| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 147 |
| Named Used as Valid | Tragulichthys jaculiferus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia and New Zealand. |
| Quote | Average size 30-40 cm, reaching over 50 cm, present from about Cook Stait northwards, from shallow water out to about 150 m. |