| Citation | Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1988, The marine fishes of north-western Australia: a field guide for anglers and divers.. Western Australian Museum, Perth. 201 p. |
| Ref. | Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1988 |
| Page | 126,pl. 54,col. fig. 814 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus sp. |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | NW Australia. |
| Quote | brief diagnosis; common name Abrolhos jawfish. |