Source: FAO 2002.
| Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
| Nemichthyidae | Nemichthys scolopaceus | Richardson | 1848 | Slender Snipe Eel |
Nemichthys scolopaceus
Unique Characteristics: Caudal region extremely elongated and thread-like, a distinct caudal fin absent. 3 rows of pores in lateral line. No dermal ridges on head. Body dark brown or countershaded. Postorbital pores 6-17, usually more than 10, arranged in a staggered row. Preopercular pores 6-13.
Source: FAO 2002.
Similar Species: Spottedbelly Snipe Eel, Nemichthys curvirostris. Caudal region extremely elongated and thread-like, a distinct caudal fin absent. 3 rows of pores in lateral line. No dermal ridges on head. Body pale with a cluster of black spots below stomach and dark subcutaneous vertical bars between vertebrae. Postorbital pores 5-14, usually fewer than 10, arranged in an even row. Preopercular pores 2-6.