| Citation | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2010, New species of Indo-Pacific jawfishes (Opistognathus: Opistognathidae) from the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea.. Smithiana Bull. 12:39-54. |
| Ref. | 85161 Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2010 |
| Page | 45;fig.8-10 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus afer |
| Comment | |
| Locality | South Africa, Maputoland Reef, 2 km south of Kosi mouth, SAIAB 39994. |
| Distribution | Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to South Africa, 22-32 m. |
| Quote | coastal areas; |