Biblio Entry Summary for Thyrsites atun
 
Citation Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland.
Ref. 72381 Paul, L., 2000
Page 120
Named Used as Valid Thyrsites atun
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Locality
Distribution New Zealand, South Africa, southern Australia, and Southern America.
Quote Average size 60-90 cm, reaching 120 cm, abundant in south of Cook Strait, also common in in many northern regions. Feed on variety of midwater organisms, notably euphausiid shrimps, munida "krill", and small fishes.
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