An historical review of the genus Argyropeza is presented. The assignment of the genus within the Cerithiidae is clarified. A close relationship between Argyropeza and Bittium is suggested. Argyropeza species live on soft sediments of continental slopes and island groups in the Indo-Pacific and occur most frequently at bathyal depths. They have pelagic larvae and are sediment feeders. Five nominal species are recognized: Argyropeza divina, A. izekiana, A. schepmaniana, A. verecunda, and A. leucocephala. An appendix with species frequently assigned to or easily confused with Argyropeza is included.
