| 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. | 90102 Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012 |
| Page | 796 |
| Named Used as Valid | Plagiotremus phenax |
| Comment | depth range; morphology; |
| Locality | Sri Lanka, Triconmalee. |
| Distribution | Maldives and Sri Lanka to Andaman Sea and Indonesia (north-western Sumatra). |
| Quote | 1-10 m. |