| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 46 |
| Named Used as Valid | Simenchelys parasitica |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, depths beyond 1000 m. |
| Quote | Average size about 35 cm. Feed on parasitic on the flesh of other fishes. |