| 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 | 43 |
| Named Used as Valid | Cephalopholis oligosticta |
| Comment | Habitat: |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Red Sea and from Eilat in northern Gulf of Aqaba to the Farasan Islands off the southern end of Saudi Arabia |
| Quote | Reef-associated species, inhabits dead reefs in silty areas, as well as silty lagoons from 15 m to at least 50 m |