| 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 | 760 |
| Named Used as Valid | Trichonotus halstead |
| Comment | depth range; |
| Locality | Papua New Guinea, D'Entrecasteaux Islands. |
| Distribution | Indonesia (Sulawesi), and Papua New Guinea (Milne Bay Province). |
| Quote | 12-35 m. |