| Citation | Kailola, P.J., 1987, The fishes of Papua New Guinea: a revised and annotated checklist. Vol. II Scorpaenidae to Callionymidae.. Research Bulletin No. 41, Research Section, Dept. of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Papua New Guinea. |
| Ref. | 6192 Kailola, P.J., 1987 |
| Page | 330 |
| Named Used as Valid | Kyphosus lembus |
| Comment | The name K. vaigiensis is also used as valid in this reference. |
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