| Citation | Paul, L., 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. Reed Books, Auckland. | |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 | |
| Page | 161 | |
| Named Used as Valid | Paphies ventricosa | |
| Locality | ||
| Distribution | New Zealand | |
| Quote | Maximum size about 15 cm, abundant on west Northland beaches. Feed on diatoms and organic detritusnear the sand surface. |