Synonyma
Melanonosoma Gilchrist, 1902 ― Melanonosoma acutecaudatum Gilchrist, 1902
Typový druh
Melanonus gracilis Günther, 1878
Původní popis
Günther A. 1878. Preliminary notices of deep-sea fishes collected during the voyage of H. M. S. 'Challenger.' Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (Ser. 5) v. 2 (nos. 7/8/9). 17-28, 179-187, 248-251.
