| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 73 |
| Named Used as Valid | Cyttus traversi |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand in depths of 100-900 m but most common in 400-700 m, particularly on the Chatham Rise. |
| Quote | Average size 25-40 cm, reaching 50 cm; fish above 35 cm are mainly females. |