| Scientific Name | Author | English Name |
|---|---|---|
| Melanocetus eustalus | Pietsch & Van Duzer, 1980 | |
| Melanocetus johnsonii | Günther, 1864 | Humpback anglerfish |
| Melanocetus murrayi | Günther, 1887 | Murray's abyssal anglerfish |
| Melanocetus niger | Regan, 1925 | |
| Melanocetus polyactis | Regan, 1925 | |
| Melanocetus rossi | Balushkin & Fedorov, 1981 |