| Citation | Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012, Reef fishes of the East Indies.. Perth, Australia: Universitiy of Hawai'i Press, Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research. |
| Ref. | 90102 Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012 |
| Page | 691 |
| Named Used as Valid | Iniistius melanopus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | Indonesia, Molucca Islands, Ambon. |
| Distribution | Japan to eastern Indonesia (Bali and Sulawesi to West Papua) and Philippines; Red Sea records needs verification. |
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