Uznawany jako synonim Pharyngochromis acuticeps (Steindachner, 1866)
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Oryginalny opis jako Tilapia rumsayi:
ZooBank:6234ED8E-C20E-44DE-BD09-E8CEDFF84E10.
- Gilchrist, J.D.F. & W.W. Thompson. 1917. "The freshwater fishes of South Africa". Annals of the South African Museum. 11:t 6:321-575 (crc01030)