Diaphenchelys McCosker [J. E.] & Randall [J. E.] 2007:470 Fem. Diaphenchelys pelonates McCosker & Randall 2007. Type by original designation (also monotypic). •Valid as Diaphenchelys McCosker & Randall 2007 -- (Smith 2012:4 [ref. 32155], Hibino et al. 2017:[1] [ref. 35174], Huang et al. 2021:1 [ref. 38612]). Current status: Valid as Diaphenchelys McCosker & Randall 2007. Muraenidae: Muraeninae.