Nemichthys Richardson, 1848
(including Paravocettinops Kanazawa and Maul, 1967, Clofnam 76.2)
Extremely elongate fishes with up to about 750 vertebrae; tail ending in long filament. Upper jaw slightly longer than lower jaw; tips of jaws pointed. Anterior nostril tubular in ripe specimens. Anus below pectoral fins. Basal portion of dorsal finrays at midbody strong and spine-like.
See family for biology, etc.
Species 3; in Clofnam area 2.
Species of this genus in the program:
Nemichthys curvirostris
Nemichthys scolopaceus