最初命名為 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 被評鑑為國際自然保育聯盟瀕危物種紅皮書名單中的 (LC) 無危 (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.