Species that contain: Opistognathus and pholeter [ 1 ] records

pholeter, Opistognathus Smith-Vaniz [W. F.] 2023:85, Figs. 11A, 17S, 127-129 [Zootaxa 5252 (no. 1); ref. 40049] Rocky tide pool near Camp Goetige, Noumea, New Caledonia. Holotype: CAS 78892. Paratypes: AMS, ANSP, BPBM, CAS, MNHN, ROM, SMNS, USNM. •Valid as Opistognathus pholeter Smith-Vaniz 2023. Current status: Valid as Opistognathus pholeter Smith-Vaniz 2023. Opistognathidae. Distribution: Western Pacific: New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands. Habitat: marine.