| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 80 |
| Named Used as Valid | Chelidonichthys kumu |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand except for the narrow Fiordland coast, 180 m. |
| Quote | 30-50, reaching 60 cm. Feed on small crabs and fish. |