Synonyma
Xenistius Jordan & Gilbert, 1883 ― Xenichthys californiensis Steindachner, 1876
Jordan, D. S. & Gilbert, C. H. 1883. Synopsis of the fishes of North America. Bull. U. S. Natl. Mus. No. 16. i-liv + 1-1018.
Xenocys Jordan & Bollman, 1890 ― Xenocys jessiae Jordan & Bollman, 1890
ordan, D. S. & C. H. Bollman 1890. Descriptions of new species of fishes collected at the Galapagos Islands and along the coast of the United States of Colombia, 1887-'88. In: Scientific results of explorations by the U. S. Fish Commission steamer Albatross. Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. v. 12 (no. 770): 149-183.
Typový druh
Haemulon taeniatum Poey 1860.
Původní popis
Poey, F. 1868. Synopsis piscium cubensium. Catalogo Razonado de los peces de la isla de Cuba. Repertorio Fisico-Natural de la Isla de Cuba v. 2: 279-484.
