最初描述为 Herichthys pearsei:
ZooBank:7AC40056-18CF-4673-A1A9-546D4FB710EF.
- Hubbs, Carl Leavitt. 1936. "Fishes of the Yucatan Peninsula". Carnegie Institute Washington Publications. (457)157-287 (ffm00250)
保育: Cincelichthys pearsei 由国际自然保护联盟(IUCN)在濒危物种红色名录中为自然保育而进行了评估 evaluated (LC) 无危(Least Concern) (2018). Given the large distribution range for this species and the almost pristine (yet) conditions of many habitats the conservation of this species should be of least concern.