| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 95 |
| Named Used as Valid | Plagiogeneion rubiginosum |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia and South Africa, |
| Quote | Average size 20-30 cm. Widely distributed but not common, in 200-500 m. |