| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, Natural history and Fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 56 |
| Named Used as Valid | Micromesistius australis |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | South-eastern New Zealandand southern South America and north-east Atlantic. Depths range 450-650 m. |
| Quote | 40-50 cm, reaches 55 cm. Their food is mainly pelagic crustaceans, occasionally small fishes. |