| 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 | 263 |
| Named Used as Valid | Hyporthodus acanthistius |
| Comment | Habitat: |
| Fundort | |
| Verbreitung | Eastern Pacific: southern California (USA) to central Peru |
| Quote | Reefs and sandy bottoms in depths up to 30 m; uncommon in shallow waters |