Hello Alwyn I find this publication very helpful an thorough, especially when used in conjunction with Weaver & Dupont’s - Living Volutes. As to your question on Poppe’s name usage. I do not believe he may any changes on his own, but rather took the changes from other published literature. However, perhaps you should inquire directly to him on the matter. [log in to unmask] Leslie --------------------------------------- Dear all In the publication “A taxonomic Introduction to the Recent Volutidae” by P. Bail and G.T. Poppe published in 2001, several Volutes were changed from one genus to another like Festilyria africana became Calipara africana etc. It does not seem that this has become common practice as the volutes are still referred to as before. Without stepping on toes could I please ask to what extent this publication is valid? Should one still use the original genus or is there a move towards the new classification but I am just not aware of it. Any help would be appreciated. Best shelling regards Alwyn Marais