| Citation | Smith, J.L.B., 1949, The sea fishes of southern Africa.. Central News Agency Ltd., Cape Town. 550 p. |
| Ref. | 1953 Smith, J.L.B., 1949 |
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| Named Used as Valid | Abalistes stellaris |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Africa |
| Quote | Refers to Abalistes stellatus (Ref. 54835). |