scaphiurus, Opisthognathus Goode [G. B.] & Bean [T. H.] 1882:417 [Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 5 (no. 297); ref. 1840] Garden Key, Dry Tortugas, Florida, U.S.A. Holotype (unique): USNM 5936. Correct spelling of genus is Opistognathus. •Synonym of Opistognathus macrognathus Poey 1860 -- (Smith-Vaniz 1997:1097 [ref. 22985]). Current status: Synonym of Opistognathus macrognathus Poey 1860. Opistognathidae. Habitat: marine.