Acanthenchelys Norman [J. R.] 1922:296 Fem. Acanthenchelys spinicauda Norman 1922. Type by subsequent designation. Type designated by Jordan 1923:133 [ref. 2421] with author of type wrongly as Regan. •Synonym of Ophichthus Thunberg 1787 -- (Kottelat 2013:46 [ref. 32989]). •Synonym of Ophichthus Ahl 1789 -- (Blache et al. 1973:247 [ref. 7185], McCosker 1977:80 [ref. 6836], McCosker et al. 1989:379 [ref. 13288], McCosker 1999:574 [ref. 23699]). Current status: Synonym of Ophichthus Ahl 1789. Ophichthidae: Ophichthinae.