randalli, Opistognathus Smith-Vaniz [W. F.] 2009:87, Figs. 1c, 2d, 3c, 4c-d, 19-14 [aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology v. 15 (no. 2); ref. 30149] Cocoro Island, 10°53'09"N, 121°11'34'E, Palawan Province, Philippines, depth 1-21 meters. Holotype: ANSP 142963. Paratypes: (60) at AMS, ANSP, BMNH 1982.1.20.4, BPBM, CAS, FMNH, ROM, USNM, WAM. •Valid as Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz 2009 -- (Allen & Erdmann 2012:354 [ref. 31980], Smith-Vaniz 2023:86 [ref. 40049]). Current status: Valid as Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz 2009. Opistognathidae. Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines and Taiwan. Habitat: marine.