Turricaspia rudis (Logvinenko & Starobogatov, 1969)

*1969 Pyrgula (Turricaspia) rudis Logvinenko & Starobogatov: 362, fig. 360(5).

2016 Pyrgula rudis Logvinenko & Starobogatov, 1968. - Vinarski and Kantor: 242.

Status. Pontocaspian species, identity uncertain.

Type locality. Middle and southern Caspian Sea, 50-100 m.

Distribution. Type locality only.

Taxonomic notes. The status of this species is unclear. The drawing provided by Logvinenko and Starobogatov (1969) shows strong similarities to T. grimmi in terms of the nearly straight-sided whorls and the large aperture. Since the whereabouts of the type material is unknown, we refrain from a final conclusion on the potential synonymy.

Conservation status. Data Deficient (Vinarski 2011n).