Considered a synonym of Xiphophorus maculatus (Günther, 1866)
- Brind, Walter L.. 1914. "Domesticated Fish". Domesticated Fish. 1914:1-14,15-22; 1915:23-40 (ffm00061)
Original description as Platypoecilus rubra:
- Brind, Walter L.. 1914. "Domesticated Fish". Domesticated Fish. 1914:1-14,15-22; 1915:23-40 (ffm00061)