| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 127 |
| Named Used as Valid | Thunnus maccoyii |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand. |
| Quote | 100-150 cm, reaching about 220 cm, most abundant in West Wind Drift water. Feed on a variety of pelagic animals, especially squid and fish, in coastal as well as oceanic waters. |