| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 46 |
| Named Used as Valid | Ophisurus serpens |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, present along the north-east coast. Depths 100 m. |
| Quote | 120-150 m, reaches 250 cm. |