Typový druh
Neocyema erythrosoma Castle, 1978.
Původní popis
Castle P. H. J. 1978. Results of the research cruises of FRV "Walther Herwig" to South America. L. A new genus and species of bobtail eel (Anguilliformes, Cyemidae) from the South Atlantic. Arch. Fischwiss. v. 28 (no. 2-3). 69-76.