The result of molecular phylogeny reveals that Priolepis is consists of two main monophyletic groups.Therefore, it is suggested to separate the genus Priolepis into two subgenus.

• 分子亲缘分析的结果，锯鳞鰕虎属是由两大单系群所组成，因此建议锯鳞鰕虎属可分为两个亚属。