| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 131 |
| Named Used as Valid | Istiompax indica |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand. |
| Quote | Average length 200-300 cm, reaching 400 cm, widespread in tropical and subtropical waters of Indian and Pacific Oceans, most abundant in the warm area seas between northern Australia and Japan. |