Considéré comme synonyme junior de Aplodinotus grunniens Rafinesque, 1819
- Chao, L.N.. 1978. "A basis for classifying western Atlantic Sciaenidae (Teleostei: Perciformes)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Technical Report National Marine Fisheries Service. (415):1-64 (ffm00477)
Décrit initialement sous Sciaena oscula:
- Lesueur, Charles-Alexander. 1822. "Description of three new species of the genus Sciaena". Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. 2:251-256 (ffm00478)