| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 95 |
| Named Used as Valid | Emmelichthys nitidus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia. |
| Quote | 15-30 cm, reaching 35 cm. |