| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 108 |
| Named Used as Valid | Bodianus vulpinus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Pacific, Hawaii, Japan, and New Zealand. |
| Quote | Average size 30-40 cm, common around reefs along our north-east coast, from shallow water to about 60 m. |