original description
Clench, W. J. (1938). A new species of <i>Oliva</i> from Santo Domingo , with notes on other marine forms. <em>The Nautilus.</em> 51(4): 109-114, pl. 9, figs. 1-5., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/9203337
page(s): 111-112, pl. 9, figs. 3-5 [details]
source of synonymy
Vervaet F. & Recourt P. pers. com., January 2010 [details]
From editor or global species database
Etymology Named for the President of the Dominican Republic (1930-1961), Rafael Trujillo (1891-1961). [details]
Type designation "Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo." [details]