Synonyma
Anguillichthys Mowbray in Breder, 1927 ― Anguillichthys bahamensis Mowbray, 1927
Aphthalmichthys Kaup, 1856 ― Aphthalmichthys javanicus Kaup, 1856
Mayerina Silvester, 1915 ― Mayerina mayeri Silvester, 1915
Merinthichthys Howell Rivero, 1934 ― Merinthichthys sanchezi Howell Rivero, 1934
Pseudomoringua Bleeker, 1864 ― Moringua lumbricoidea Richardson, 1845
Pterurus Swainson, 1839 ― Pterurus maculatus Swainson, 1839
Ptyobranchus McClelland, 1844 ― Ptyobranchus arundinaceus McClelland, 1844
Rataboura Gray, 1831 ― Rataboura hardwickii Gray, 1831
Stilbiscus Jordan & Bollman, 1889 ― Stilbiscus edwardsi Jordan & Bollman, 1889
Typový druh
Moringua linearis Gray, 1831
Původní popis
Gray J. E. 1830-35. Illustrations of Indian zoology; chiefly selected from the collection of Major-General Hardwicke, F.R.S., .... 20 parts in 2 vols. Illus. Indian Zool.
