| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 64 |
| Named Used as Valid | Genypterus blacodes |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, depths 700 m, being most common in 300-500 m. |
| Quote | Average size 80-120 cm, reaching about 160 cm with an average weigtht range of 5-20 kg. Capable of eating quite large fish including hoki, grenadiers, and southern blue whiting, as well as bottom-dwelling crustaceans. More common in in the south and extending over the Campbell Plateau. |