Ophichthus congroides

Ophichthus congroides is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels). It was described by John E. McCosker in 2010. It is a marine, deep water-dwelling eel which is known from the Tuamotu Islands, in the eastern central Pacific Ocean. It is known to dwell at a depth of 300 m. Males can reach a maximum total length of 52.2 cm, while females can reach a maximum TL of 47.2 cm.

The species epithet "congroides" refers to the species' similarity in condition of the posterior nostril to that of some members of the family Congridae.