"Shells Of The Western Pacific In Color" Volume I, lists Cancilla yagurai
(Kira)
"Resembling T. filaris, this shell is more slender in shape. The reciculate
sculpture
between spiral ribs is somewhat coarser than that of the former species. The
spiral
ribs are not brown-colored. Distribution: Pacific coasts of southern Honshu
and
Shikoku, 30-50 fathoms deep." Other material lists the author/date as Kira,
1959
for Mitra (Subcancilla) yagurai with range of Japan/Taiwan.

Bill F.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy Blackwood" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 12:47 PM
Subject: What is Mitra yagurai Kuroda?


> Hi everyone,
>
>      In my collection, I have a miter shell labeled Mitra yagurai Kuroda.
I've never seen a
> reference to this species anywhere.  Is Mitra yagurai a synonym for
another species?  Any help you
> can provide will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance. :)
>
> Happy shelling,
> Tim