Hi Dan,

The only place I have seen Rubritrochus pulcherrimus is in "Seashells of
Eastern Arabia (an excellent book), species n. 32. It is also the only
place I have see this genus mentioned.
In my humble opinion it is declivis Forsskal in Niebuhr, 1775

At 10:00 PM 6/9/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Dear All,
>         Is there someone who can ID a "new species?" of Rubritrochus
>(Gibbula) that has been collected from Masbate Is., Philippines?  It is
>similar to Rubritrochus pulcherrima in size & color but has a very pointed
>apex.  The owner of the Morro Bay Shell Shop (Morro Bay, California)
>suggested that it might be a new species and so far I have not found
>exactly what I need for a description.  Cyberconchology was a help but
>there were no new Rubritrochus (Gibbula) at that sight.
>         Are you there Harry?
>Dan
>
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