| Citation | Günther, A., 1871, Report on several collections of fishes recently obtained for the British Museum.. Proc. Zool. Soc. London :652-675. |
| Ref. | 656 Günther, A., 1871 |
| Page | 668 |
| Named Used as Valid | Halidesmus scapularis |
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| Locality | Type locality, Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
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