| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 42 |
| Named Used as Valid | Anguilla dieffenbachii |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | 50-70 cm (males), 80-120 cm (females), maximum length almost 2 m with weight of over 20 kg. Shortfins eed predominantly on aquatic insects longfins feed on small fish, young birds and other suitable edible animals close to the water. |