最初描述为 Poeciliopsis scarlli:
- Eigenmann, Carl H.. 1912. "Some results from an ichthyological reconnaissance of Colombia, South America. Part I". Indiana University Studies. (16):1-27 (ffm00037)
保育: Poeciliopsis scarlii 未被国际自然保护联盟(IUCN)在濒危物种红色名录中为自然保育进行评估.