| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 23 |
| Named Used as Valid | Eptatretus cirrhatus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | 40-60 cm, semi-parasitic feeder, attracted to dead and dying fish. |