| Citation | Randall, J.E. and D.F. Hoese, 1995, Three new species of Australian fishes of the genus Plectranthias (Perciformes: Serranidae: Anthiinae).. Rec. Aust. Mus. 47:327-335. |
| Ref. | Randall, J.E. and D.F. Hoese, 1995 |
| Page | 330;fig.2;tab.2 |
| Named Used as Valid | Plectranthias pallidus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | Australia, Queensland, off Townsville |
| Distribution | Australia |
| Quote | max length 7.6 cm SL; |