最初的描述(命名) :
- Trewavas, Ethelwynn & J. Green, S. A. Corbet. 1972. "Ecological studies on crater lakes in West Cameroon. Fishes of Barombi Mbo". Journal of Zoology, London. (167):41-95 (crc00303) (摘要)
模式物種: Tilapia eisentrauti Trewavas, 1962 (original designation).