original description(ofMelanella fernandinae Dall, 1927)Dall, W. H. (1927). Small shells from dredgings off the southeast coast of the United States by the United States Fisheries Steamer "Albatross", in 1885 and 1886. <em>Proceedings of the United States National Museum.</em> 70(2667): 1-134., available online athttps://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15670453[details]
new combination referenceBouchet, P. & Warén, A. (1986). Revision of the Northeast Atlantic bathyal and abyssal Aclididae Eulimidae, Epitonidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda). <em>Bollettino Malacologico.</em> suppl. 2: 297-576., available online athttps://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/140762 page(s): 408 [details]