Considered a synonym of Micropogonias undulatus (Linnaeus, 1766)
- Chao, L.N.. 1978. "A basis for classifying western Atlantic Sciaenidae (Teleostei: Perciformes)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Technical Report National Marine Fisheries Service. (415):1-64 (ffm00477)
Original description as Sciaena croker:
- Lacepède, Bernhard G. E. 1802. "Histoire naturelle des poissons". Histoire naturelle des poissons. 4:160-162 (ffm00094)