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. |