Třída: Actinopterygii - paprskoploutví
Řád: Anguilliformes - holobřiší
Čeleď: Congridae - úhořovcovití

Reference: Alcock, A. W. 1894. Natural history notes from H. M. Indian marine survey steamer, 'Investigator,' Commander C. F. Oldham, R. N., commanding. Series II., No. 9. An account of the deep sea collection made during the season of 1892-93. J. Asiatic Soc. Bengal v. 62 (pt 2, No. 4): 169-184, Pls. 8-9.