| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 45 |
| Named Used as Valid | Diastobranchus capensis |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, also present in southern Australia and South Africa. Bottom dweller, beyond 800 m. |
| Quote | Average size about 100 cm. |