halituna, Muraenichthys breviceps Whitley [G. P.] 1955:110 [Australian Zoologist v. 12 (pt 2); ref. 4722] Tasman Bay, New Zealand. Holotype (unique): not researched. Based on Muraenichthys breviceps of Griffin 1921:351, Trans. N. Z. Inst., v. 53. •In Scolecenchelys based on placement of breviceps by Castle & McCosker 1999:121 [ref. 24075]. •Synonym of Scolecenchelys breviceps (Günther 1876) -- (McCosker 2006:22 [ref. 28592]). Current status: Synonym of Scolecenchelys breviceps (Günther 1876). Ophichthidae: Myrophinae. Habitat: marine.