| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 120 |
| Named Used as Valid | Thyrsites atun |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, South Africa, southern Australia, and Southern America. |
| Quote | Average size 60-90 cm, reaching 120 cm, abundant in south of Cook Strait, also common in in many northern regions. Feed on variety of midwater organisms, notably euphausiid shrimps, munida "krill", and small fishes. |