| Citation | Paulin, C., A. Stewart, C. Roberts and P. McMillan, 1989, New Zealand fish: a complete guide.. National Museum of New Zealand Miscellaneous Series No. 19. 279 p. |
| Ref. | 5755 Paulin, C., A. Stewart, C. Roberts and P. McMillan, 1989 |
| Page | 263 |
| Named Used as Valid | Chiasmodon niger |
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| Quote | Johnson 1863. |