(original description) a very attenuate, fusiform, solid species. it is eight-whorled, inclusive of the two glassy shining apical, longitudinally strongly ribbed. the shell contains few ribs, seven on the body whorl, crossed spirally with few intersecting lirae, and between these run many fine striations. the aperture is ovate. the outer lip is thickened. the sinus is very obscure. the columella is straight. the siphonal canal is short.