Source: FAO 2002.
| Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
| Moridae | Laemonema goodebeanorum | Melendez C. and Markle | 1997 | American Codling |
All Laemonema Species: Snout not depressed to form a broadly V-shaped plate (when viewed ventrally). Ventral light organ lacking. Anal fin not noticeably indented.
Laemonema goodebeanorum
Unique Characteristics: Dorsal-fin rays 6+66-73; anal-fin rays 65-71.
Similar Species:
Laemonema barbatulum, Shortbeard Codling
Source: FAO 2002.
Shortbeard Codling, Laemonema barbatulum. Distal end of caudal fin blackish, but not sharply defined, no triangular black blotches on second dorsal and anal fins. A prolonged black spine on first dorsal fin. Dorsal-fin rays 6 or 7+57-63; pectoral-fin rays 19-23; anal-fin rays 54-63.
Laemonema melanurum, Blackfin Codling
Source: FAO 2002.
Blackfin Codling,Laemonema melanurum. Distal 2/3 of caudal fin and triangular-shaped areas at posterior end of second dorsal and anal fins prominently black with thin white outer margins. No prolonged spine on first dorsal fin. Dorsal-fin rays 7+53-61; pectoral-fin rays 25-27, anal-fin rays 52-59.