| Citation | Paul, L., 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. Reed Books, Auckland. | |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 | |
| Page | 166 | |
| Named Used as Valid | Tiostrea lutaria | |
| Locality | ||
| Distribution | New Zealand | |
| Quote | Shell length 6-8 cm, reaching 10 cm, most abundant in Foveaux Strait, 25-50 m. |