| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 41 |
| Named Used as Valid | Engraulis australis |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand and Australia |
| Quote | 8-12 cm, reaches about 15 cm. Most commonly found in schools, particularly during summer months. |