| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 100 |
| Named Used as Valid | Pentaceros decacanthus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Australia, New zealand from Westland northwards, apparently in small schools, 300-600 m. |
| Quote | Average size 15-25 cm. |