viridis, Pempheris Randall [J. E.] & Victor [B. C.] 2015:58, Fig. 43 [Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation v. 18; ref. 34131] Saudi Arabia, off Al Lith, Red Sea, 20°15.111'N, 39°57.825'E, depth 3 meters. Holotype (unique): SMF 33629. •Valid as Pempheris viridis Randall & Victor 2015 -- (Golani & Fricke 2018:106 [ref. 36273], Randall & Victor 2022:116 [ref. 39910], Golani & Fricke 2026:162 [ref. 42831]). Current status: Valid as Pempheris viridis Randall & Victor 2015. Pempheridae. Distribution: Red Sea endemic. IUCN (2026): Not Assessed. Habitat: marine.