| Citation | Paul, L., 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. Reed Books, Auckland. | |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 | |
| Page | 165 | |
| Named Used as Valid | Crassostrea gigas | |
| Locality | ||
| Distribution | Japanese waters, North America and New Zealand. | |
| Quote | Average shell length 10-12 cm, reaching at least 18 cm. |