Microlophichthys Regan and Trewavas, 1932
Type-species Dolopichthys (Microlophichthys) microlophus Regan, 1925, eastern Atlantic. Given generic status by Bertelsen (1951:88).
Females distinct from other oneirodids in the following combination of characters: sphenotic spines present, dorsal margin of frontal bones strongly curved, pectoral fin lobe short and broad, caudal fin covered with skin to some distance beyond fin base, esca without filamentous appendages.
Species 2; in Clofnam area 1.
Species of this genus in the program:
Microlophichthys microlophus