Hoplunnis similis

Hoplunnis similis is an eel in the family Nettastomatidae (duckbill/witch eels). It was described by David G. Smith in 1989. It is a marine, deep water-dwelling eel which is known from the western central Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, USA, Honduras and Nicaragua. It is known to dwell at a depth range of 146 to 329 m. Males can reach a maximum total length of 49.3 cm.