[1] Scalptia contabulata is recognized for its robust and sculpted shell, typically marked with spirally arranged ridges and grooves.

[2] This species is found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.

[1] It typically inhabits sandy or muddy substrates near coral reefs at depths ranging from the intertidal zone to approximately 10–150 meters.

[citation needed] Scalptia contabulata is carnivorous or scavenging, preying on small invertebrates or organic detritus.

Modern classifications stabilize its placement in the genus Scalptia.