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cuvieri, Opisthognathus Valenciennes [A.] 1840:no page number, Pl. 78 (fig. 3) [Le règne animal distribué d'après son organisation; ref. 17868] Coromandel Coast, India. No types known. Based solely on the published figure and figure legend. Preoccupied by Opisthognathus cuvierii Valenciennes 1836, a different species. •A junior primary homonym Opisthognatus cuvierii Valenciennes 1836, which is a different species -- (Smith-Vaniz 1983:6 [ref. 8211]). •Synonym of Opistognathus nigromarginatus Rüppell 1830 -- (Smith-Vaniz 1983:6 [ref. 8211], Smith-Vaniz 2009:85 [ref. 30149], Smith-Vaniz 2023:79 [ref. 40049]). 1°Homonym. Current status: Synonym of Opistognathus nigromarginatus Rüppell 1830. Opistognathidae. Habitat: marine.


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