| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 47 |
| Named Used as Valid | Gymnothorax obesus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | 50-80 cm, reaching about 200 cm. |