The very small, thin, white shell is elongated oval and spirally striate.

The sculpture consistsof numerous fine and close spiral cords with linear interstices, extending over the whole of the base, and crossed by fine growth lines.

The protoconch is papillate and consists of 1½ smooth and polished whorls.

The spire contains 4 whorls, regularly increasing and lightly convex.

[2] This marine species is endemic to New Zealand and occurs off Northland off Great Barrier Island .