Shells of Phalium flammiferum can reach a size of 41–110 millimetres (1.6–4.3 in).

[1][2] These moderately large shells are oval or globular, with a pointed spire and a smooth surface covered with longitudinal brown to pale brown stripes.

Outer lip is denticulate, with large brown bands.

It can be found from Japan to Vietnam and in Northern China Seas.

[1][4] It prefers fine sandy substratum at depths of 10 to 50 m.[3]