| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 99 |
| Named Used as Valid | Zanclistius elevatus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia |
| Quote | Average size 20-30 cm. Distributed unevenly around the North Island, 30-200 m. |