| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 118 |
| Named Used as Valid | Kathetostoma giganteum |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand coastal waters, depths range 50-500 m. |
| Quote | Average length 30-50 cm, reaching 60 cm, common around the southern South Island. |