| Citation | Randall, J.E. and J.L. Earle, 1994, Three new wrasses of the genus Halichoeres (Perciformes: Labridae) from Oman.. Fauna of Saudi Arabia, 14:287-301. |
| Ref. | 10680 Randall, J.E. and J.L. Earle, 1994 |
| Page | 296;pl.8 |
| Named Used as Valid | Halichoeres melas |
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| Locality | Type locality, Arabian Sea, southern Oman, Al Halaniyat (Kuria Muria Is.), Sawda I. |
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