| 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 | 726 |
| Named Used as Valid | Xyrichtys halsteadi |
| Comment | depth range; |
| Locality | Papua New Guinea, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Uama Island. |
| Distribution | Indonesia (north-eastern Kalimantan and Halmahera), Papua New Guinea (D'Entrecasteux Islands), Mariana Islands, Wake Island and Society Islands. |
| Quote | 15-55 m. |