| Citation | Paul, L., 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. Reed Books, Auckland. | |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 | |
| Page | 172 | |
| Named Used as Valid | Evechinus chloroticus | |
| Locality | ||
| Distribution | New Zealand, depth range 50 m, common to 20-30 m, in coastal waters its usual range is 5-15 m. | |
| Quote | Average diameter 8-12 cm with out spines, reaching 15 cm, abundant around New Zealand and at the Chatham and Snares Islands. |