| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 130 |
| Named Used as Valid | Xiphias gladius |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | Average length is 200-300 cm, reaching 500 cm. |