The length of the shell varies between 8 mm and 11 mm; its diameter is 3.5 mm. (Original description in Latin) The shell is strongly elongated for its genus. The
spire is exserted. It comprises 8
whorls: the first 3 are smooth, while the others are sculptured with strong longitudinal ribs and impressed transverse striae. On the penultimate whorl, 9 ribs and striae can be counted. The
aperture is small, angled superiorly, and terminates inferiorly in a short tail. The outer
lip is internally sulcate (grooved) and externally margined. The color everywhere is deep tawny. ==Distribution==