| Citation | Kumaran, M. and S. Jones, 1980, Fishes of the Laccadive Archipelago.. Kerala Mathrubhumi Press. |
| Ref. | 47702 Kumaran, M. and S. Jones, 1980 |
| Page | 448 |
| Named Used as Valid | Thalassoma purpureum |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Laccadives Island |
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