| Citation | Kailola, P.J., 1987, The fishes of Papua New Guinea: a revised and annotated checklist. Vol. II Scorpaenidae to Callionymidae.. Research Bulletin No. 41, Research Section, Dept. of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Papua New Guinea. |
| Ref. | 6192 Kailola, P.J., 1987 |
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| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus castelnaui |
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| Distribution | Indo-West Pacific: widespread including the Ryukyu Islands, South China Sea and Indonesia. |
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