Typový druh
Platycephalus nematophthalmus Günther, 1860.
Původní popis
Fowler H. W. 1938. Descriptions of new fishes obtained by the United States Bureau of Fisheries steamer "Albatross", chiefly in Philippine seas and adjacent waters. Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. v. 85 (no. 3032). 31-135.