| 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 | 704 |
| Named Used as Valid | Oxycheilinus orientalis |
| Comment | depth range; |
| Locality | Indonesai, Batjan. |
| Distribution | Red Sea and East Africa to Solomon Islands and Micronesia, north to Ryukyu Islands; throughout East Indian region except Andaman Sea. |
| Quote | 10-30 m. |