Synonyma
Thecopterus Smith, 1904 ― Thecopterus aleuticus Smith, 1904
Typový druh
Malacocottus zonurus Bean, 1890
Původní popis
Bean T. H. 1890. New fishes collected off the coast of Alaska and the adjacent region southward. In: Scientific results of explorations by the U. S. Fish Commission steamer Albatross. Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. v. 13 (no. 795). 37-45.