| Citation | Francis, M., 1996, Coastal fishes of New Zealand. An identification guide, revised edition.. Reed Publishing Ltd, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 40611 Francis, M., 1996 |
| Page | 24;pl.30 |
| Named Used as Valid | Scorpaena cardinalis |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Three Kings Islands to East Cape, New Zealand |
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