| Citation | McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005, Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico.. Vol. 2. Austin : University of Texas Press. viii+1004p. |
| Ref. | 78464 McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005 |
| Page | 519 |
| Named Used as Valid | Halichoeres pictus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Occurs in southern Florida and the Bahamas to northern South America, including the southern Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Keys, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles |
| Quote | Feeds on zooplankton; max. size: 12.5 cm TL |