matahari, Pseudochromis Gill [A. C.], Erdmann [M. V.] & Allen [G. R.] 2009:46, Fig. 1 [aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology v. 15 (no. 1); ref. 30129] North Tanjung Bobo, 1°02.641'N, 127°23.918'E, Halmahera, Indonesia, depth 35 meters. Holotype (unique): NCIP 6343. Name is a noun in apposition; the Indonesian word for sun. •Valid as Pseudochromis matahari Gill, Erdmann & Allen 2009 -- (Allen & Erdmann 2012:339 [ref. 31980], Allen & Erdmann 2024:362 [ref. 40796]). Current status: Valid as Pseudochromis matahari Gill, Erdmann & Allen 2009. Pseudochromidae: Pseudochrominae. Distribution: Western Pacific: Halmahera and West Papua (Indonesia). Habitat: marine.