| 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 | 807 |
| Named Used as Valid | Cirripectes perustus |
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| Locality | Kenya, Malindi. |
| Distribution | East Africa to Caroline Islands and Kiribati (Gilbert Islands); East Indian records include Nicobar Islands, Philippines (Negros and Palawan), and Papua New Guinea (Madang, Manus, and Bougainville). |
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