| Citation | McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005, Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico.. Vol. 2. Austin : University of Texas Press. viii+1004p. |
| Ref. | 78464 McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm, 2005 |
| Page | 525 |
| Named Used as Valid | Xyrichtys novacula |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Occurs from North Carolina and Bermuda to Brazil, including the northern and southern Gulf of Mexico, the Bahamas, and the Antilles |
| Quote | Feeds on mollusks, shrimps, and crabs; max. size: 22 cm SL |