puncticulata, Anguilla (Ophisurus) Swainson [W.] 1839:334 [The natural history and classification v. 2; ref. 4303] Based on Ham. fig. 5 -- which is Hamilton 1822:Pl. 5 (fig. 5) [ref. 2031]. Unneeded new name for Ophisurus hijala Hamilton 1822. •Synonym of Pisodonophis hijala (Hamilton 1822) -- (Kottelat 2013:47 [ref. 32989]). •Synonym of Ophichthus hijala (Hamilton 1822). Current status: Synonym of Ophichthus hijala (Hamilton 1822). Ophichthidae: Ophichthinae. Habitat: marine.