| Citation | Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino, 1984, The fishes of the Japanese Archipelago. Vol. 1.. Tokai University Press, Tokyo, Japan. 437 p. (text). |
| Ref. | 559 Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino, 1984 |
| Page | 211;pl.207 |
| Named Used as Valid | Xyrichtys melanopus |
| Comment | depth range; |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | |
| Quote | 7-15 m. |