Uznawany jako synonim Rocio octofasciata (Regan, 1903)
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Oryginalny opis jako Cichlasoma hedricki:
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- Meek, Seth Eugene. 1904. "The fresh-water fishes of Mexico north of the isthmus of Tehuantepec". Field Columbian Museum Publication. 1-252 (crc00159)