The length of the shell attains 16 mm. (Original description) The shell is oblong-ovate, and appears whitish or yellowish. The
spire is pyramidal. It comprises six
whorls, which are rather convex and are speckled with chestnut in front. The five posterior whorls are longitudinally ribbed, while the anterior whorl is also ribbed, but its dorsal ribs are almost obsolete anteriorly. The
aperture is rather broad and sub-rhomboidal. The denticles within the outer
lip are few and small. ==Distribution==