| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 64 |
| Named Used as Valid | Brotulotaenia crassa |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, Southern Africa, Australia, and in North Atlantic. It lives in deep water, 600-1000 m. |
| Quote | Reaches at least 80 cm in legth. |