| Citation | Smith, M.M. and P.C. Heemstra, 1986, Balistidae.. p. 876-882. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. |
| Ref. | 4420 Smith, M.M. and P.C. Heemstra, 1986 |
| Page | 879 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melichthys niger |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Western Indian Ocean: Durban, Natal, South Africa. |
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