basis of record: Cernohorsky W. O. (1984). Systematics of the family Nassariidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda). Bulletin of the Auckland Institute and Museum 14: 1-356. [details]
from synonym: Melvill J.C. & Standen R. (1896) Notes on a collection of shells from Lifu and Uvea, Loyalty Islands, formed by the Rev. James and Mrs. Hadfield, with list of species. Part II. Journal of Conchology 8: 273-315 [+ pls 9-11 published in April 1897]., available online athttp://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/99811#page/295/mode/1up page(s): 273, pl. 9 fig. 2 [details] [view taxon]
Citation: WoRMS (2013). Nassarius rotundus (Melvill & Standen, 1896). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=560310 on 2013-05-19