| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 134 |
| Named Used as Valid | Istiophorus platypterus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, Indo-Pacific, and Atlantic. |
| Quote | Average length 200-250 cm, maximum about 300 cm. |