The conical spire is slightly muricated (= covered with short, sharp points).

At their external edge, which is slightly projecting, is drawn a brown or blackish longitudinal stroke, interrupted by small horizontal white rays.

The ovate aperture is of a pale yellow, with several bands of a dark violet.

The columella is polished, arcuated towards the base, and has two or three spots of a bluish violet.

[2] This marine species occurs, buried in sand near rocks, in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde, West Africa, Gabon and Angola.