The length of the shell varies between 5 mm and 12 mm. (Original description) The ovate shell has a rather short
spire. The
whorls are rounded at the upper part, longitudinally very closely finely ribbed, decussated with transverse striae. The ribs, being decussated with striae, have a slightly granular appearance. The sinus is broad. The
siphonal canal is almosty lacking. The color of the shell is whitish, encircled with two faint bands of orange brown. ==Distribution==