MolluscaBase name details
original description
(of Cypraea barclayi Reeve, 1857) Reeve, L. A. (1857-1858). Description of seven new shells from the collection of the Hon. Sir David Barclay of Mauritius. <em>Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London.</em> 25 (1857): 207-210, pls 37-38 [207–208, 11 November 1857; 209–210, 12 January 1858]., available online at http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/12861267
page(s): 208 [details]
basis of record
Lorenz F. & Hubert A. (2000) A guide to worldwide cowries. Edition 2. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 584 pp.
page(s): 131 [details]
additional source
Steyn, D. G.; Lussi, M. (2005). Offshore Shells of Southern Africa: A pictorial guide to more than 750 Gastropods. Published by the authors. pp. i–vi, 1–289.
page(s): 54 [details]