| Citation | Sonnier, F., J. Teerling and H.D. Hoese, 1976, Observations on the offshore reef and platform fish fauna of Louisiana.. Copeia 1976(1):105-111. |
| Ref. | 46995 Sonnier, F., J. Teerling and H.D. Hoese, 1976 |
| Page | 108 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melichthys niger |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Gulf of Mexico; including Louisiana, USA. |
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