mexicanus, Opistognathus Allen [G. R.] & Robertson [D. R.] 1991:48, Fig. 4 [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 18 (no. 2); ref. 19718] Bahia Agua Verde, Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico, about 25°31'N, 111°04'W, depth 12-14 meters. Holotype: USNM 316795. •Valid as Opistognathus mexicanus Allen & Robertson 1991 -- (Allen & Robertson 1994:213 [ref. 22193], Thomson et al. 2000:195 [ref. 25640], Nelson et al. 2004:130 [ref. 27807]). •Synonym of Opistognathus punctatus Peters 1869 -- (Bussing & Lavenberg 2003:546 [ref. 27787]). Current status: Synonym of Opistognathus punctatus Peters 1869. Opistognathidae. Distribution: Eastern Pacific. Habitat: marine.