| Citation | Gomon, M.F. and J.E. Randall, 1984, Labridae.. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51. Vol. 2. |
| Ref. | 5374 Gomon, M.F. and J.E. Randall, 1984 |
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| Named Used as Valid | Thalassoma purpureum |
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