Typový druh
Scopelengys tristis Alcock, 1890
Původní popis
Alcock A. W. 1890. Natural history notes from H. M. Indian marine survey steamer 'Investigator,' Commander R. F. Hoskyn, R. N., commanding.--No. 18. On the bathybial fishes of the Arabian Sea, obtained during the season 1889-1890. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (Ser. 6) v. 6 (no. 34). 295-311.
