| Citation | Burgess, W.E. and H.R. Axelrod, 1973, Pacific Marine Fishes. Book 3. Fishes of Sri Lanka (Ceylon), the Maldive Islands and Mombasa.. p. 562-839. In T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. |
| Ref. | 12229 Burgess, W.E. and H.R. Axelrod, 1973 |
| Page | 601;pl.47 |
| Named Used as Valid | Halichoeres nigrescens |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Sri Lanka |
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