| Citation | Kailola, P.J., 1987, The fishes of Papua New Guinea: a revised and annotated checklist. Vol. II Scorpaenidae to Callionymidae.. Research Bulletin No. 41, Research Section, Dept. of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Papua New Guinea. |
| Ref. | Kailola, P.J., 1987 |
| Page | 381 |
| Named Used as Valid | Scarus sordidus |
| Comment | Most probably referring to Chlorurus spilurus (see Ref. 86689, 88079). |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Papua New Guinea |
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