| Citation | Hutchins, B. and R. Swainston, 1986, Sea fishes of southern Australia. Complete field guide for anglers and divers.. Swainston Publishing. Perth. 180 p. |
| Ref. | 27296 Hutchins, B. and R. Swainston, 1986 |
| Page | 38 |
| Named Used as Valid | Optivus elongatus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Australia |
| Quote | in part; |