original description
Higgins, E. T. (1868). Description of six new species of shells. <em>Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London.</em> (1868): 178-180 , pl. 14., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/28664679
page(s): 179, pl. 14, fig. 4; note: Described as Nanina (Xesta) de-crespignii. [details]
From editor or global species database
Etymology Named for the collector, Lieut. De Crespigny. [details]