| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 84 |
| Named Used as Valid | Acanthistius cinctus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand and southern Australia. |
| Quote | Average size 40-60 cm. Uncommon, but seen ocassionally by divers around east Northland's offshore Islands. |