Its fossils have been found in North America (Nevada), Europe, and Timor.

In general form Styrionautilus is similar to other clydonautilids, smooth and involute.

The ventral saddle is straight across without modification of a median lobe.

Styrionautilus may be derived from Indionautilus or similar form included in the Liroceratidae.

In turn Styrionautilus is the likely ancestor of Proclydonautilus, Cosmonautilus, and/or Callaionautilus