| Citation | Kailola, P.J., 1991, The fishes of Papua New Guinea: a revised and annotated checklist. Vol. III. Gobiidae to Molidae.. Research Bulletin No. 41, Research Section, Dept. of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Papua New Guinea. 153 p. |
| Ref. | Kailola, P.J., 1991 |
| Page | 534 |
| Named Used as Valid | Halichoeres melanurus |
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