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

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