| Reference no. | Smith-Vaniz, W.F., 2010 |
| Ecosystem | Red Sea |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Type locality, southern Red Sea, Dahlak Archipelago, Um-Aabak, HUJ 16975 (holotype of Opistognathus dipharus, 4.72 cm SL, male). |