original description
(of Cypraea helvola var. callista H. Shaw, 1909) Shaw, H. O. N. (1909). Notes on the genera <i>Cypraea</i> and <i>Trivia</i>. <em>Proceedings of the Malacological Society of London.</em> 8: 288-313, pls 12-13., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32058497
page(s): 311 [details]
basis of record
Lorenz F. & Hubert A. (2000) A guide to worldwide cowries. Edition 2. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 584 pp.
page(s): 201 [details]
source of synonymy
Lorenz, F. (2017). Cowries. A guide to the gastropod family Cypraeidae. <em>Volume 1, Biology and systematics. Harxheim: ConchBooks.</em> 644 pp. [details]
From editor or global species database
Validity DNA tested by Chris Meyer (CGDP) and not recognized as an Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU). Until more evidence becomes available to validate it, it should be considered a species inquirenda. [details]