| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 123 |
| Named Used as Valid | Lepidopus caudatus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, depths of 200-500 m. |
| Quote | Average size 120-140 cm, reaching 160 cm, occur over offshore seamounts, as it does elsewhere. |