| 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 | 645 |
| Named Used as Valid | Choerodon azurio |
| Comment | depth range; |
| Locality | Japan. |
| Distribution | Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, to South China Sea and Philippines. |
| Quote | 20-30 m. |