| Citation | Bleeker, P., 1847, Pharyngognathorum, Siluroideorumque species novae Javanenses.. Natuur. Geneesk. Arch. Neerl.-Ind. 4(2):160. |
| Ref. | 2497 Bleeker, P., 1847 |
| Page | 164 |
| Named Used as Valid | Scarus tricolor |
| Comment | |
| Locality | Type locality, Batavia |
| Distribution | |
| Quote | Holotype might be in BMNH 1862.2.28.9 (18.5 cm SL, 22.3 cm TL) or RMNH 6666 (48.5 cm SL). |