The body whorl has a notably irregular surface, which is ornamented by spiral cords and rows of blunt tubercles that form elevated knobs on the shoulder.

[2] Lentigo lentiginosus is widespread in the Indo-Pacific, from East Africa, including Aldabra, Madagascar, Mauritius and Tanzania to eastern Polynesia, and also in southern Japan and northern Australia.

[2][1] The silver conch lives on coral and sandy bottoms in clear water.

It is commonly found on barrier or lagoon reefs, in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones to a depth of around 4 m.[2] It is rarely seen buried in the sand.

The shell is used in shellcraft, and is commonly sold in local markets around the central Philippines.