mucrocephala, Anguilla vulgaris var. De la Pylaie [A. J. M.] 1835:529 [Congrès Scientifique de France v. 2 (Sept. 1834) (art. 5); ref. 1086] Typed as mucrocephala in hand-typed copy taken from original in CAS files; original not seen. Appeared as a variety of "L'Anguille ordinaire..." Not available, not distinguished from other forms. •In the synonymy of Anguilla anguilla (Linnaeus 1758) -- (Blache et al. 1973:220 [ref. 7185], Smith 1990:151 [ref. 13454], Kottelat 1997:35 [ref. 22952]). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Anguilla anguilla (Linnaeus 1758). Anguillidae.