| Citation | Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012, Reef fishes of the East Indies.. Perth, Australia: Universitiy of Hawai'i Press, Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research. |
| Ref. | 90102 Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012 |
| Page | 219 |
| Named Used as Valid | Pteroidichthys amboinensis |
| Comment | depth rage; |
| Locality | Indonesia, Molucca Islands, Ambon, RMNH.PISC 5873 (lectotype). |
| Distribution | Red Sea to Papua New Guinea; Ryukyu Islands to Indonesia |
| Quote | 3-40 m. |