| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 84 |
| Named Used as Valid | Trachypoma macracanthus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand and easter Australia, 10-50 m. |
| Quote | Average size 20-40 cm. Uncommon, but seen regulary by divers around east Northland's offshore islands in shallow water. |