| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 146 |
| Named Used as Valid | Meuschenia scaber |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia and New Zealand |
| Quote | Average size 20-30 cm, reaching 40 cm, widespread and common, usually in rocky and weedy areas near the shore out to 30 m. Feed on small crustaceans. |