The length of the shell is , and its diameter is . (Original description) The small shell is conical. It contains about 7
whorls, nearly flat. The shell is ornamented by strong longitudinal ribs, 15 or 16 on the
body whorl, and by well-marked spiral ridges, especially conspicuous near the base. The suture is distinct but not deep. The
spire is somewhat elongate, regularly diminishing upwards. The
aperture is ovate, compressed and angulated above and rounded below. The outer
lip is thin. ==Distribution==