| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 126 |
| Named Used as Valid | Thunnus alalunga |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | Average length 50-70 cm, reaching about 80 cm, but larger elsewhere reaching about 130 cm. |