Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
Page | 106 |
Named Used as Valid | Mendosoma lineatum |
Comment | |
Locality | |
Distribution | Chile, south Atlantic, Indian Ocean Islands and in souther Australia. |
Quote | Average length 25-35 cm. Found along rocky coasts from Cook Strait southward, apparently most common in the far south. Predatory on small fish and crustaceans. |