最初描述为 Haplochromis katunzii:
ZooBank:960F3EC4-2A6F-4FD4-951E-ADBAA14ED7B8.
- de Zeeuw, Marnix P & M. Mietes, P. Niemantsverdriet, S. ter Huurne, F. Witte. 2010. "Seven new species of detritivorous and phytoplanktivorous haplochromines from Lake Victoria". Zoologische Mededelingen. 84:201-250 (crc02729) (摘要)
保育: Haplochromis katunzii 由国际自然保护联盟(IUCN)在濒危物种红色名录中为自然保育而进行了评估 evaluated (CR) 极危(Critically endangered) (2010).