The solid, imperforate shell has a conical shape and is elevated-trochiform,.

The first whorls are red, the following reddish-brown, more or less tinged with puff, and in places with olive-green, and sparsely maculate with whitish.

The upper surface of each whorl is encircled by 10 to 12 spiral lirae.

These are only slightly elevated, and show strong, regular oblique striae of increment in the interliral interstices.

The green columella is curved, ending in a strong tooth at its base.