| Citation | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 1986, Opisthognathidae.. p. 726-727. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. |
| Ref. | 5468 Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 1986 |
| Page | 727;fig. 225.2,color pi.112 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus muscatensis |
| Comment | short description; |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Western Indian Ocean: Durban, South Africa to the Persian Gulf, including Mahé Island, Seychelles. |
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