| Reference no. | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2004 |
| Ecosystem | Tasman Sea |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Type locality, Elizabeth Reef, N side near lagoon entrance, AMS I.27891-010 (holotype of Opistognathus elizabethensis, 6.04 cm SL, male). |