| Citation | Anderson, C. and A. Hafiz, 1992, Common reef fishes of the Maldives. Part 3.. Novelty Printers and Publishers, Male, Republic of Maldives. 85 p. |
| Ref. | Anderson, C. and A. Hafiz, 1992 |
| Page | 37 |
| Named Used as Valid | Pomacentrus philippinus |
| Comment | Species reported from Maldives are probably a misidentication for P. xanthocercus |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Maldives |
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