Considered a synonym of Skiffia lermae Meek, 1902
- Regan, Charles Tate. 1906. "Pisces". Biologia Centrali-Americana. 1-203. ISBN: 9781333207144 (ffm00277)
Original description as Skiffia variegata:
- Meek, Seth Eugene. 1902. "A contribution to the ichthyology of Mexico". Field Columbian Museum Publication. 3(6):63-128 (ffm00269)