| Carukia shinju Gershwin, 2005 | Accepted name (WoRMs) |
| Status | senior synonym, original combination |
| ICZN valid name | Yes |
| Status ref. | Gershwin, L.A., 2005 |
| Comment | Not in C of L. |
| Etymology of Generic name | |
| Etymology of specific name | 'shinju', i.e., chosen by the members of the Pearl Producers Association to honour the Japanese influence on the pearling industry; "shinju" is the Japanese word for "pearl." (Ref. 3068). |