[2] It is a marine, tropical eel which is known from Fiji, in the western central Pacific Ocean.

Males can reach a maximum total length of 119 centimetres (47 in).

[1] The species epithet "thamani" was given in honour of Randolph R. Thaman, of the University of the South Pacific in Fiji.

[1] In recognition for his unending help to the authors in arranging their field work.

And recognizing his skill in promoting the conservation of Fiji’s marine and terrestrial fauna.