| Citation | Randall, J.E., 1986, Labridae.. p. 683-706. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. |
| Ref. | 4392 Randall, J.E., 1986 |
| Page | 688;pl.90,fig.220.10 |
| Named Used as Valid | Bodianus perditio |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Mauritius, Réunion,, St. Brandon's Shoals (Cargados Carajos) and northern Mozambique to KwaZulu-Natal |
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