The distance of the apex from the nearest margin is somewhat over one-fifth the greatest length of the shell.

The sculpture consists of strong unequal spiral cords crossed by radiating folds.

The 7 to 9 perforations are rather small and a little raised The right side is straighter than the rounded left margin, and the back is depressed.

The color of the shell is scarlet-red, more or less marbled with olive-green, painted with broad white rays.

The spiral riblets are numerous, unequal, separated by deeply cut grooves.