Considered a synonym of Rhinichthys cataractae (Valenciennes, 1842)
- Smith, C.L. 1986. "The inland fishes of New York State". New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany. 1-522 (ffm00162)
Original description as Rhinichthys marmoratus:
- Agassiz, Louis. 1850. "Lake Superior: its physical character, vegetation, and animals, compared with those of other and similar regions". Gould, Kendall and Lincoln, Boston. 9-428 (ffm00161)