The valid name for the common West-Indian Drymaeus species is D. elongatus (Röding, 1798), a nomen protectum (Gastropoda: Bulimulidae)

The names Helix elongata Röding, 1798 and Helix (Cochlogena) virgulata A. Férussac, 1821, both being used for the same Drymaeus species occurring on several West Indian islands, are analysed. It is concluded that, in contrast to the opinion of Breure (2022, Basteria, 86: 20-21), Helix elongata Röding is a nomen protectum, and that the name intro­duced by Férussac is a junior synonym. The correct name is Drymaeus elongatus (Röding, 1798); a lectotype is selected.