The length of the shell varies between 20 mm and 39 mm. The smooth shell is spindle-shaped. The
spire is elongated and pointed. The
siphonal canal is short. The oval
aperture is pretty large. The outer
lip is marked throughout its whole extent by deep violet colored lines, crossed by white lines. The
columella is smooth, and of a bright yellow color, as well as the edge of the right lip. Externally, the ground color is of a greenish brown, banded with black. These transverse striae are definite and at regular distances; six or eight appear on the
body whorl. The
operculum is very small, unguiculated, pointed, and of a reddish brown. ==Distribution==