| Citation | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2010, New species of Indo-Pacific jawfishes (Opistognathus: Opistognathidae) from the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea.. Smithiana Bull. 12:39-54. |
| Ref. | 85161 Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2010 |
| Page | 42;fig.4-6 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus adelus |
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| Locality | Madagascar, off Nosy Tanga, W coast of Nosy Bé, SAIAB 49583. |
| Distribution | South Africa and northwest Madagascar. |
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