These shells are elongate, elliptical-ovate and moderately inflated, with rounded margins.

The outer shell surface is smooth, glossy, pale yellowish-white, with pale purplish grey inverted V-shaped markings.

Hinge is narrow, with three radiating cardinal teeth.

[2] This species is present in Indian Ocean and in South Africa.

[3][4] These bivalves live on sandy bottoms or attached to rocks, at depths of up to 4 metres.