Dear friends According to Filmer (2001), C. argillaceus Perry, 1811 is a nomen dubium. The representation of the holotype is unclear, and the description inadequate. It could represent a specimen of Conus monile Hwass, 1792. C. splendidulus Sowerby, 1833, is valid, hence C. argillaceus is NOT a synonym. Confusion with another valid species from the same area, Conus ardisiaceus Kiener, 1845 (neotype from Oman), may occur given the similarities between "argillaceus" and "ardisiaceus". Warmest regards Manuel Jimenez Tenorio Jerez (Cadiz) SPAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------