| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 90 |
| Named Used as Valid | Trachurus novaezelandiae |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, 300 m. |
| Quote | Average adult size is 30-40 cm, with 10-30 cm juveniles abundant in northern coastal areas. Feed on pelagic crustaceans and small fishes. |