original description: Kleemann K. (2008). Lithophaga (Leiosolenus) purpurea (Bivalvia: Mytilidae): One species becomes three. Club Conchylia Informationen 39 (3-4) : 33-45 [details]
basis of record (from synonym): Kleemann K. & Maestrati P. (2012) Pacific Lithophaga (Bivalvia, Mytilidae) from recent French expeditions with the description of two new species. Bollettino Malacologico 48: 73-102. [details] [view taxon]
Citation: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S. (2013). Lithophaga dahabensis Kleemann, 2008. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=457699 on 2013-06-20