| Citation | van der Elst, R., 1993, A guide to the common sea fishes of southern Africa. (3rd Ed.).. Struik Publishers, Cape Town. 398 p. |
| Ref. | 12484 van der Elst, R., 1993 |
| Page | 219 |
| Named Used as Valid | Istiophorus platypterus |
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| Quote | (Shaw & Nodder, 1791) |