| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 40 |
| Named Used as Valid | Sardinops sagax |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand except for the south-east coast. Also occurs around southern Australia. |
| Quote | Common only in embayments like Hauraki Gulf and Tasman Bay. |