| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 140 |
| Named Used as Valid | Pelotretis flavilatus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand's coastal waters, 100 m. |
| Quote | Average length 25-35 cm, reaching 50 cm, common in the south, particularly Tasman Bay, Peagsus Bay, and the Otago region. Feed on small bottom animals, particularly marine worms and brittlestars. |