| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 96 |
| Named Used as Valid | Chrysophrys auratus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | West and north-east coast of the North Island, 200m. |
| Quote | north-east coast fish average 30-50 cm, wst coast snpper are larger to 80 cm, maximum size is about 100 cm and 15 kg. |