| 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. | Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012 |
| Page | 375 |
| Named Used as Valid | Cheilodipterus artus |
| Comment | depth range; |
| Locality | Mahe, Seychelles |
| Distribution | East Africa to Marshall and Tuamotu Islands; Ryukyu Islands to Australia; throughout East Indian region |
| Quote | 3-25 m; |