| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 107 |
| Named Used as Valid | Notolabrus celidotus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | Average size 10-20 cm, reaching 27 cm… Food includes a variety of bottom-dwelling crustaceans, molluscs, and worms. Particularly abundant in the shallow sheltered waters of harbours. |