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MITRIDAE CLASSIFICATION

Phylum: MOLLUSCA (Linné, 1758) Cuvier, 1795

Class: GASTROPODA Cuvier, 1797

Subclass: PROSOBRANCHIA Milne Edwards, 1848

Order: CAENOGASTROPODA Cox, 1959

Suborder: NEOGASTROPODA Thiele, 1929

      Superfamily: MURICOIDEA da Costa, 1776

Family: MITRIDAE Swainson, 1831




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MITRIDAE SUBFAMILIES & GENERA
Subfamily: MITRINAE
Subfamily: CYLINDROMITRINAE
Subfamily: IMBRICARIINAE
Taxonomic Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. 1-544.
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MITRA Scopoli, 1777  
Mitra Lamarck, 1798; Mitra Martyn, 1784 (non binom.); Mitra Röding, 1798; Mitrolithes Krüger, 1823 (not avail.); Mitraxia Binny & Tryon, 1864 (nom.null.); Cucorbita Megerle in Scudder, 1882 ex Mühlfeldt MS; Cucubrita Le Renard, 1996: 78 (error for Cucobrita Megerle, 1882 ?); Eumitra Melvill & Standen, 1895 (non Tale, 1889); Papalaria Dall, 1915; Tiarella Swainson, 1840; Thiarella Swainson, 1840 auctt. (err); Isara H. & A. Adams, 1853; Isaba Chenu, 1859; Isora Hoernes & Auinger, 1880; Mutyca H. & A. Adams, 1853; Phaeomitra von Martens, 1880; Fuscomitra Pallary, 1900; Episcomitra Monterosato, 1917; Atrimitra Dall, 1918; Vicimitra Iredale, 1929; Cryptomitra Bryan, 1956 ex Dall MS (n.nud.); Volvariella Coan, 1966 (non Fischer P., 1883); Vutyca Kobelt, 1870. Subgenus: EUMITRA Tate, 1889 (fossil); Diplomitra Finlay, 1927; Subgenus: NEBULARIA Swainson, 1840; Chrysame H. & A. Adams, 1853; Subgenus: DIBAPHUS Philippi, 1847; Mitroidea Pease, 1865; Mauritia H. Adams, 1869 (non Troschel, 1863); Subgenus: DIBAPHIMITRA Cernohorsky, 1970; Subgenus: STRIGATELLA Swainson, 1840; Subgenus: SOHLIA Cernohorsky, 1970.   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		 Mitra antillensisMitra antillensis Dall, 1889 - Barbados, 50.7mm; taken in lobster trap set in ±200 meters of water. Western Atlantic distribution from North Carolina to the Lesser Antilles. Originally described as a form of Mitra swainsoni, a Panamic species. Ref.: Dall, W. H. 1889. Reports on the results of dredgings, under the supervision of Alexander Agassiz, in the Gulf of Mexico (1877-78) and in the Caribbean Sea (1879-80), by the U. S. Coast Survey Steamer 'Blake,'. Bull. Mus. Comp. Zool. 18 1-492, pls. 10-40 [original description]; Rosenberg, G., Malacolog v.4.1.0 (Web) [as Mitra antillensis]; Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.13, pl. M-8 [as Mitra (Fusimitra) swainsoni antillensis]; Abbott, R.T., 1974, American Seashells (2nd Ed.), p. 237, no.2594 [as Mitra (M.) swainsoni antillensis]. Mitra eremitarumMitra eremitarum Röding, 1798 - Philippines, 72.2mm; an exceptional size shell. The black stain at the opening of the aperture is part of the thick dark brown periostrcum that becomes trapped under the thickened columellar. The periostracum totally obscures the shell pattern and color. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.11, pl. M-2; Springsteen & Leobrera, Shells of the Philippines, p.194, no. 11, Pl. 53.
Mitra incomptaMitra incompta Lightfoot, 1786 - Hawaii, 51-62mm; taken scuba diving; somewhat varied. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.12, pl. M-4; Kay, 1979, Hawaiian Marine Shells, p. 293, fig. 102 F; Severns, 2000, Hawaiian Seashells (1st ed.), p.152.    
MITRA (NEBULARIA)  
Subgenus: NEBULARIA Swainson, 1840; Chrysame H. & A. Adams, 1853.   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		 Mitra atjehensisMitra (Nebularia) atjehensis Oostingh 1939, Kwajalein, 11mm. rather rare species with an Indo-Pacific distribution. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.13, pl. M-8. Mitra aurora auroraMitra (Nebularia) aurora aurora Dohrn, 1861, Hawaii, 22.3mm. An Indo-Pacific species. Ref.: Kay, 1979, Hawaiian Marine Shells, p. 297, fig. 103 A; Severns, 2000, Hawaiian Seashells (1st ed.), p.154.
Mitra ferrugineaMitra (Nebualria) ferruginea Lamarck, 1811, Hawaii, 29-38mm. Widely distributed thoughout the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.14, pl. M-11. Mitra leonardiMitra (Nebularia) leonardi Petuch, 1990, Caribbean Panama, 18-19mm; dredged specimen. Ref.: Petuch, E. J. 1990. A new molluscan faunule from the Caribbean coast of Panama Nautilus 104 57-70 [original description]. Mitra sanguinolentaMitra (Nebularia) sanguinolenta (Lamarck, 1811), Somalia, 32mm; a rare live taken specimen. The species is limited in distribution to East Africa. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.15, pl. M-14.
MITRA (STRIGATELLA)  
Subgenus: STRIGATELLA Swainson, 1840.   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		 Strigatella flavocingulataMitra (Strigatella) flavocingulata Lamy, 1938, La Perouse, Easter Island, 22mm; Endemic to Easter Island. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.16, pl. M-17. Mitra (Strigatella) peculiaris (Reeve, 1845), Kwajalein, 8-9mm; appropriately named; oddly shaped with central keel; uncommon. Indo-Pacific distribution. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.16, pl. M-18.
CHARITODORON Tomlin, 1932  
Charitodoron Tomlin, 1932.   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		    
DENTIMITRA von Koenen, 1890  
Dentimitra von Koenen, 1890; Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 167 [Mitrinae].   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		    
FUSIMITRA Conrad, 1855 (fossil)  
Dentimitra von Koenen, 1890; Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 167 [Mitrinae].   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		    
MITRARIA   
Mitraria Rafinesque, 1815; Mitraria Rafinesque, 1815; Vaught, 1989: 54 (as synonym of Mitra Lamarck, 1798); Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 167 [Mitrinae]; Subgenus: MITRARIA s.s.; Mitraria (Mitraria); Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 167 [Mitrinae].   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		    
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PTERYGIA Röding, 1798  
Pterygia Röding, 1798; Dactylus authors, (non Schumacher, 1817); Pterigia Bucquoy, Dautzenberg & Dollfus, 1882 (nom.null.); Ptriegia Shikama, 1963; Cyclindromitra Fischer, 1884; pro Cylindra Schumacher, 1817; Cylinder Melvill & Standen, 1895 (n.nl.) (non Montfort, 1810); Cylindrina Risbec, 1955 (nom.null.) (non Schlüter, 1838); Acuticylindra Iredale, 1929.   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.174.		 Pterygia nuceaPterygia nucea (), Huahine, French Polynesia, 38.4mm; . Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.17, pl. M-23.  
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IMBRICARIA   
Imbricaria Schumacher, 1817; Conoelix Swainson, 1821; Conohelix, Conehelix, Conalix, Conelix, Conoehelix, Conalex, Conolix, Concelix auctt. (nom.null.); Imdricaria Habe & Kosuge, 1966 (n.nl.).   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		 Imbricaria conularis (Lamarck, 1811), Tonga, 15-18mm; shoulder width and markings tend to vary. The species variability has brought about many synonyms. Indo-Pacific distribution. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.17, pl. M-23.  
PSEUDOCANCILLA Staadt in Cossmann, 1913  
Pseudocancilla Staadt in Cossmann, 1913; Pseudocancilla Staadt in Cossmann, 1913; Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 167 [Imbricarinae].   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		    
SCABRICOLA (SCABRICOLA) Swainson, 1840  
Scabricula, Scabrecola, Scaricola, Scabricopa auctt. (nom.null.).   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		 Scabricola barrywilsoniScabricola (Scabricola) barrywilsoni , 1981, Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia, 46mm. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p., pl. M-. Scabricola condeiScabricola (Scabricola) condei , 1981, Davao Gulf, Philippines, 37mm. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p., pl. M-.
Scabricola variegataScabricola (Scabricola) variegata (Gmelin, 1791), Philippines, 41mm. Also recorded from Japan through Polynesia. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.18, pl. M-25. Scabricola vicdaniScabricola (Scabricola) vicdani Cernohorsky, 1981, Philippines, 38-40mm. Found throughout the Western Pacific. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.18, pl. M-25.  
SCABRICOLA (SWAINSONIA)  
Subgenus: SWAINSONIA H. & A. Adams, 1853.   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		 Scabricola (Swainsonia) newcombii (Pease, 1869), Hawaii, 21-23mm; endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.18, pl. M-25. Scabricola fissurataScabricola (Swainsonia) fissurata (Lamarck, 1811), Mozambique, 43-60mm; variable netted pattern; one of the more beautiful Miter species. Ranges from the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.18, pl. M-25.
SUBCANCILLA   
Subcancilla Olsson & Harbison, 1953; Tiara authors (non Swainson, 1831); Taira Shuto, 1969 (nom.null.).   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		    
VOLVARIA Lamarck, 1810  
Volvaria Lamarck, 1810; Volvaria Lamarck, 1810 (non Jousseaume, 1875); Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 172 [Cylindromitrinae]; Subgenus: VOLVARIA s.s; Volvaria (Volvaria); Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 172 [Cylindromitrinae]; Subgenus: VOLVARIELLA Fischer, 1883; Volvaria (Volvariella); Pacaud & Le Renard, 1995: 172 [Cylindromitrinae].    Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		    
ZIBA H. & A. Adams, 1853  
Ziba/b> H. & A. Adams, 1853; Zeba Garrett, 1880 (nom.null.); Zeba von Martens, 1881 (nom.null.).   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		 Ziba carinata (Swainson, 1824), Guinea, West Africa, 27mm; trawled specimen; slightly varied patterns; uncommon Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.20, pl. M-26. Ziba fulgetrum (), Guam, 16.8mm; A form with distinct spots. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p., pl. M-.
Ziba interlirataZiba interlirata (Reeve, 1844), Philippines, 32mm; do not confuse with selender forms of Ziba cloveri. Specimens as large as 56mm have been recorded. Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p.20, pl. M-28; Springsteen & Leobrera, Shells of the Philippines, p.205, no. 18, Pl. 56 (as Subcancilla).    
CANCILLA Swainson, 1840  
Cancilla Swainson, 1840; Tiara auctt. (nom.null.); Cancella, Cancillia, Canilla auctt.(nom.null.).   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		 Cancilla isabellaCancilla isabella (), Philippines, 81mm; . Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p., pl. M-; Springsteen & Leobrera, Shells of the Philippines, p., no. , Pl. . Cancilla larrangagaiCancilla larrangagai (), Brazil, 26.5mm; . Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p., pl. M-.
DOMIPORTA Cernohorsky, 1970  
Domiporta Cernohorsky, 1970.   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		 Domiporta gloriolaDomiporta gloriola (), Philippines, 53mm; . Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p., pl. M-; Springsteen & Leobrera, Shells of the Philippines, p., no. , Pl. . Domiporta granatinaDomiporta granatina (), Philippines, 59mm; . Ref.: Robin & Martin, 2004, Mitridae-Costellariidae, p., pl. M-. Springsteen & Leobrera, Shells of the Philippines, p., no. , Pl. .
NEOCANCILLA Cernohorsky, 1966  
   Ref.: Millard, V. 1997. Classification of the Mollusca :A classification of worldwide Mollusca. pp.175.		    
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