最初描述为 Profundulus candalarius:
- Hubbs, Carl Leavitt. 1924. "Studies of the fishes of the order Cyprinodontes". Miscellaneous Publications, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan. (13):1-31 (ffm04592)
保育: Profundulus candalarius 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 (NT) 近危(Near threatened) (2009).