| Citation | Francis, M., 2001, Coastal fishes of New Zealand: an identification guide.. Reed Publishing (NZ), Ltd., Auckland. Third edition. 103 pp. |
| Ref. | Francis, M., 2001 |
| Page | 33;pl.38 |
| Named Used as Valid | Scorpaena cardinalis |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Kermadec Islands, New Zealand |
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