Synonyma
Ophiocephalops Fowler, 1906 ― Erythrinus unitaeniatus Spix & Agassiz, 1829
Pseuderythrinus Hoedeman, 1950 ― Pseuderythrinus rosapinnis Hoedeman, 1950
Typový druh
Erythrinus unitaeniatus Spix & Agassiz, 1829
Původní popis
Gill T. N. 1896. The differential characters of characinoid and erythrinoid fishes. Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. v. 18 (no. 1056). 205-209.