Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2025). FishBase. Opistognathus Cuvier, 1816. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=159746 on 2025-05-26
original description(ofMerogymnoides Whitley, 1966)Whitley, G. P. (1966). Notes on some Queensland fishes. <em>Australian Zoologist.</em> v. 13 (pt 3): 235-243, Pls. 13-14.[details]
basis of recordFroese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2025). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (06/2024)., available online athttps://www.fishbase.org[details]