| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 128 |
| Named Used as Valid | Katsuwonus pelamis |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | Average length 45-60 cm, reaching 70 cm, but larger elsewhere, reaching over 100 cm. Feed on fishes and crustaceans, opportunistic on a range of pelagic animals. |