Pilsbry (1901) mentioned Ringicella carinatum as also occurring in Colombia, in high forests of the Magdalena river basin at 1830 m (6000 feet) above sea level,[1] but Vera Ardila (2008) considers the presence of the species in Colombia to be doubtful.

It is pale in color, narrowly banded with chestnut above the keel and at the suture.

The base of the shell is convex, spotted with chestnut, scrobiculate in front.

[1] The shell aperture follows the slope of the spire, is semicircular, and is contracted by six strong, curved lamellae.

The right margin of the peristome is provided with a large foramen at its insertion point.