unicolor, Ophichthys Regan [C. T.] 1908:250, Fig. 1 [Annals of the Natal Government Museum v. 1 (pt 3); ref. 14355] 16 miles northeast of Bird Island, South Africa, southwestern Indian Ocean,depth 40 fathoms. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1906.11.19.39. •Valid as Rhinophichthus unicolor (Regan 1908) -- (authors). •Valid as Ophichthus unicolor Regan 1908 -- (McCosker 1977:81 [ref. 6836], McCosker & Castle 1986:183 [ref. 5690], Siccha-Ramirez et al. 2023:104 [ref. 40816]). Current status: Valid as Ophichthus unicolor Regan 1908. Ophichthidae: Ophichthinae. Distribution: Southwestern Indian Ocean: South Africa. Habitat: marine.