| Citation | Allen, G.R., 1985, Fishes of Western Australia.. p. 2199-2534. In W.E. Burgess and H.R. Axelrod (eds.) Book 9. Pacific marine fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. |
| Ref. | Allen, G.R., 1985 |
| Page | 2508 |
| Named Used as Valid | Plectranthias japonicus |
| Comment | checklist; |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Western Australia |
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