Halichoeres malpelo Allen & Robertson, 1992:47. Holotype (Fig. 74): ICN-MHN 1784, male (134.5 mm SL), Colombia, Pacific Ocean, Isla Malpelo. 04°00’N 81°31’W; D. R. Robertson, 11 Apr 1991. Paratypes: ICN-MHN 1785 (2, 44.2–93.9 mm SL), collected with the holotype.