| 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 | 1063 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melichthys niger |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Circumglobal in tropical seas; throughout East Indian region; 2-75 m. |
| Quote | outer reefs; solitary or groups sometimese super-abunant at oceanic islands; |