最初命名為 Apistogramma pantalone:
- Römer, Uwe & P. Pretor, I. Hahn. 2006. "Apistogramma pantalone sp. n. - description of a geophagine dwarf cichlid (Teleostei: Perciformes) from the north of Peru". Cichlid Atlas 2: Natural History of South American Dwarf Cichlids – Volume 2. 524-567 (crc01416) (摘要)
保育: Apistogramma pantalone 被評鑑為國際自然保育聯盟瀕危物種紅皮書名單中的 (DD) 資料缺乏 (2016). Considering the small known distribution area the species should be considered as vulnerable, currently no direct threats are known.