最初命名為 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 被評鑑為國際自然保育聯盟瀕危物種紅皮書名單中的 (NT) 近危 (2009).