original description
Maury, C. J. (1925). A further contribution to the paleontology of Trinidad (Miocene Horizons). <em>Bulletins of American Paleontology.</em> 10(42): 153-402, pls. 1-43., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32509152
page(s): 336-337; note: New name for Terebra petiti Maury, 1917, not T. petitii Kiener, 1837 [details]
From editor or global species database
Etymology Named for Mr. Isaac Petit, American Consul at Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic [details]