| Citation | Günther, A., 1880, Report on the shore fishes procured during the voyage of H.M.S. 'Challenger' in the years 1873-1876.. Challenger Rep. Zool. 1(6):1-82. |
| Ref. | 5032 Günther, A., 1880 |
| Page | 37;pl.XVI;fig.E |
| Named Used as Valid | Anthias megalepis |
| Comment | |
| Locality | Type locality, Ki Islands = Kei or Kai Islands |
| Distribution | |
| Quote | This species described by Günther, is one of the three specimens trawled from 'Challenger' Station 192 in the Ki Islands. The other two were @P. wheeleri@ and @P. whiteheadi@. |