| 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 | 85-86;figs11A,17S,127-129;1-15 |
| Named Used as Valid | Opistognathus pholeter |
| Comment | etymology, common name, morphology, occlit |
| Locality | New Caledonia, Noumea, rocky tide pool near Camp Goetige; CAS 78892. |
| Distribution | New Caledonia; 2-30. |
| Quote | Maximum size (paratype): 6.16 cm., SL; (holotype): 6.06 cm., SL. |