Giscenchelys (subgenus of Ophichthus) Fowler [H. W.] 1944:188 Fem. Ophichthys zophochir Jordan & Gilbert 1882. Type by original designation (also monotypic). Spelled Giscenchelys in main heading; as Gisenchelys on p. 60 and in index; first reviser not researched. Based on the derivation given by Fowler, Giscenchelys is probably correct. •Synonym of Ophichthus Thunberg 1789 -- (Kottelat 2013:46 [ref. 32989]). •Synonym of Ophichthus Ahl 1789 [as Gisenchelys] -- (McCosker 1977:80 [ref. 6836], McCosker et al. 1989:379 [ref. 13288], McCosker 1999:575 [ref. 23699]). Current status: Synonym of Ophichthus Ahl 1789. Ophichthidae: Ophichthinae.