James,
 
I have been told that P. tangaronana is a valid species separate from P.
westralis, even though similar in overall appearance.  It is rare, much
smaller than P. westralis (less than half the size), and although
similar in color has a very smooth base.
 
Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA
 
James M Cheshire wrote:
>
> Dear all, I have a question. In Kenneth Wye's book The Encyclopedia of
> Shells,
> Pleurotomaria westralis is listed as Pleurotomaria tangaronana, Bouchet &
> Metivier, 1982.
> He mentions that it was previously known as P. westralis and had since
> been renamed.
> Is this true?
>
> Let me know,
> Kind Regards James
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