| Citation | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2004, Descriptions of six new species of jawfishes (Opistognathidae: Opistognathus) from Australia.. Rec. Aust. Mus. 56:209-224. |
| Ref. | 76827 Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2004 |
| Page | 218;figs.2C,3E,9,10;tab.1-4 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus verecundus |
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| Locality | Northern Territory, Cobourg Peninsula, E. side Coral Bay, Australia. |
| Distribution | Known only from the type locality off Cobourg Peninsula, northern Australia, in 5-6 m. |
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