| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 57 |
| Named Used as Valid | Pseudophycis bachus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand and southern Australia. Depths range 700 m, being most common between 100 and 300 m. |
| Quote | Average size 40-60 cm, reaches 80 cm. They eat a wide variety of animals, progressing from small invertebrates to quite large fishes as they grow. |