microphthalmus, Myripristis Bleeker [P.] 1852:261 [Natuurkundig Tijdschrift voor Nederlandsch Indië v. 3 (no. 2); ref. 16825] Ambon Island, Molucca Island, Indonesia. Holotype (unique): RMNH 5417 (1 of 2). •Synonym of Myripristis violaceus Bleeker 1851 -- (Greenfield 1974:12 [ref. 7142]). •Synonym of Myripristis violacea Bleeker 1851 -- (Chen et al. 1990:256 [ref. 16678], Randall & Greenfield 1996:51 [ref. 22543], Randall & Greenfield 1999:2243 [ref. 24790], Randall 2005:91 [ref. 28239]). Current status: Synonym of Myripristis violacea Bleeker 1851. Holocentridae: Myripristinae. Habitat: marine.