| 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 | 78;figs.12B,115;tabs.1-14 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus nigripinnis |
| Comment | etymology, common name, morphology, occlit |
| Locality | Japan, Wakayama Pref., Kii Peninsula, Nanbudashi; KPM 10482; 16 m. |
| Distribution | Japan; 16 m. |
| Quote | Maximum size (holotype): 3.40 cm., SL. |