cyanospilotus, Opistognathus Smith-Vaniz [W. F.] 2009:78, Figs. 1d, 2a, 3b, 4b, 10-12, 23 [aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology v. 15 (no. 2); ref. 30149] Koa Raja Jai Island, Phuket, Thailand, depth 25 meters. Holotype: ANSP 144110. Paratypes: ANSP 144108 (1), 144109 (1, partial c&s): BMNH 1982.1.20.1 (1); BPBM 22580 (1); 22893 (1); SMF 5424 (1), 27582 (1); USNM 226783 (1); WAM P.31524-001 (1). •Valid as Opistognathus cyanospilotus Smith-Vaniz 2009 -- (Smith-Vaniz 2011:38 [ref. 31597], Allen & Erdmann 2012:352 [ref. 31980], Biswas et al. 2013:1 [ref. 32524], Smith-Vaniz 2023:47 [ref. 40049], Allen & Erdmann 2024:377 [ref. 40796]). Current status: Valid as Opistognathus cyanospilotus Smith-Vaniz 2009. Opistognathidae. Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Myanmar, Nicobar Islands (India), Thailand, Sumatra and Bali (Indonesia). Habitat: marine.