| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 49 |
| Named Used as Valid | Retropinna retropinna |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand off beaches, in estuaries and lowland rivers, and in some lakes. |
| Quote | Average size 8-10 cm, reaching 15 cm. |