| Citation | Craig, M.T., YJ. Sadovy 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.T., YJ. Sadovy de Mitcheson and P.C. Heemstra, 2011 |
| Page | 286 |
| Named Used as Valid | Hyporthodus quernus |
| Comment | Habitat: |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Atoll |
| Quote | Inhabits deep coral and rocky reefs in depths of 20-380 m |