| 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 | 326 |
| Named Used as Valid | Paranthias colonus |
| Comment | Habitat: |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Revillagigedo, Galapagos, Clipperton, Cocos and Malpelo islands |
| Quote | Semi-pelagic, reef-associated species inhabiting depths up to 30 m |