| Citation | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2023, Review of Indo-West Pacific jawfishes (Opistognathus: Opistognathidae), with descriptions of 18 new species.. Zootaxa 5252(1):1-180. |
| Ref. | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2023 |
| Page | 76-77;figs.12A,111;tab.1-14 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus microspilus |
| Comment | etymology, common name, morphology, occlit |
| Locality | Taiwan; NMMBP 13933; 200 m. |
| Distribution | Taiwan; 200 m. |
| Quote | Maximum size (holotype): 5.37 cm., SL, male. |