In some classifications the family Cyematidae of bobtail snipe eels is included in the Anguilliformes.

There are many different groups of eels, with different scientific names. The most accurate answer is that the true eels are referred to as Anguilliformes.

Christine Karrer has written:

'Anguilliformes du canal de Mozambique (Pisces, Teleostei)' -- subject(s): Classification, Eels, Fishes

There are about 500 different species of eels, each with a different scientific name. If there is a specific eel you are interested in, try typing the common name of the eel into the tool bar of www.google.com and information will be displayed about its scientific name.

There are different types of eels and the original ones are called anguilliformes. Included in the diet of anguilliformes are invertebrates like jellyfishes. They also consume crabs, shrimps, and crustaceans.