| Reference no. | Smith, D.G., E. Brokovich and S. Einbinder, 2008 |
| Ecosystem | Gulf of Aqaba |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Type locality, Red Sea, HUJ 18976 (holotype of Gymnothorax baranesi, 85.7 cm TL, male), 200 m (Ref. 74922). |