Clavus hottentotus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Drilliidae.

The upper interrupted white band is situated around the top of the ribs.

The spiral threads are microscopic or absent, except 6 to 7 on the rostrum.

The siphonal canal is short and moderately wide and is not dorsally notched.

[2][3] This marine species occurs off Cape Agulhas and West Transkei, South Africa; also off Southern Madagascar.