pardus, Opistognathus Smith-Vaniz [W. F.], Bineesh [K. K.] & Akhilesh [K. V.] 2012:21, Figs. 1-4 [Zootaxa No. 3523; ref. 32262] Off Quilon, Kerala, southwestern coast of India, depth 110-220 meters. Holotype (unique): CMFRI GB.31.104.1.2. •Valid as Opistognathus pardus Smith-Vaniz, Bineesh & Akhilesh 2012 -- (Hussain & Jawad 2014:256 [ref. 33657], Smith-Vaniz 2022:313 [ref. 39947], Smith-Vaniz 2023:82 [ref. 40049]). Current status: Valid as Opistognathus pardus Smith-Vaniz, Bineesh & Akhilesh 2012. Opistognathidae. Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Kerala (India). Habitat: marine.