Ophichthus ishiyamorum is an eel in the family Ophichthidae (worm/snake eels).[1] It was described by John E. McCosker in 2010.[2] It is a marine, deep water-dwelling eel which is known from the Gulf of Aden and Somalia. It dwells at a depth range of 258mto400mm (846feetto1,300feetm). Males can reach a maximum total length of 43.7cm (17.2inches).[1]
The species epithet "ishiyamorum" referred to Nelson and Patsy Ishiyama.[1]