| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 70 |
| Named Used as Valid | Hoplostethus atlanticus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand at suitable depths 750-1200 m. |
| Quote | Average size 30-40 cm. Feed on fishes, crustaceans, and squids. Most abundant in 800-100 m on the Chatham Risealong the Gisborne to Kaikoura coastline, off south Westland and some parts of Challenger Plateau. |