| Citation | Paul, L., 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. Reed Books, Auckland. | |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 | |
| Page | 159 | |
| Named Used as Valid | Paphies australis | |
| Locality | ||
| Distribution | New Zealand, and at the Chatham and Auckland Islands. | |
| Quote | Average size 4-6 cm, reaching about 8 cm. Feed on phytoplankton and detritus. |