| Citation | Craig, M., YJ.S. de Mitcheson and P.C. Heemstra, 2011, Groupers of the world: a field and market guide.. North America: CRC Press/Taylor and Francis Group. 356 p. |
| Ref. | 89707 Craig, M., YJ.S. de Mitcheson and P.C. Heemstra, 2011 |
| Page | 17 |
| Named Used as Valid | Cephalopholis aurantia |
| Comment | Habitat: |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific: western Indian Ocean to Japan and the central Pacific |
| Quote | Reef-associated, found on steep seaward reefs, usually at depths of 100-250 m |