It has a strong rounded rib on the upper surface, parallel with the row of holes.

The surface of the shell is all over covered with fine closer spiral threads and much finer radiating striae.

There are no radiating lamellae between the spire and the rib, and as usual there is a shallow channel outside of the row of holes.

The colour is between scarlet and brick-red, with irregular, often radiating white patches.

"[6] This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean from Southern Angola to South Africa.