Synonyma
Aphritis Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1832 ― Aphritis urvillii Valenciennes, 1832
Phricus Berg, 1895 ― Aphritis urvillii Valenciennes, 1832
Typový druh
Pseudaphritis bassii Castelnau, 1872.
Původní popis
Castelnau F. L. 1872. Contribution to the ichthyology of Australia. No. 1.--The Melbourne fish market (pp. 29-242). No. II.--Note on some South Australian fishes (pp. 243-247). Proc. Zool. Acclim. Soc. Victoria v. 1. 29-247 plus 1 p. Errata.