| Citation | McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005, Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico.. Vol. 2. Austin : University of Texas Press. viii+1004p. |
| Ref. | 78464 McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005 |
| Page | 526 |
| Named Used as Valid | Xyrichtys splendens |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Occurs from southern Florida and Bermuda to Brazil, including the eastern Gulf of Mexico off the Dry tortugas, the Bahamas, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles |
| Quote | Feeds on mollusks and crustaceans; max. size: 11.9 cm SL |