| Citation | Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001, Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 2. Fusiliers - Dragonets, Caesionidae - Callionymidae.. Zoonetics, Australia. 304-622 p. |
| Ref. | 48636 Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001 |
| Page | 514;fig.A-C |
| Named Used as Valid | Halichoeres melanurus |
| Comment | Halichoeres chrysotaenia also used as valid in this reference. |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indonesia; West Pacific |
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