Shell to 55.0 mm in length, fusiform-elongate, width 22-29% of length, solid, teleoconch of 6-8 whorls, only 2 whorls of protoconch observed but probably conical-multispiral. Sculptured with elevated, narrow spiral cords which number 3-5 on the penultimate and 10-15 on the body whorl, second cord anterior to the suture frequently more prominent, especially on spire whorls; interspaces concave, broad anterior to suture and slightly narrowing towards base,
usually sculptured with a central spiral thread and additional 1-5 spiral macrostriae, interspaces axially striate, striae generally more prominent on the spire whorls. Aperture about equal in height or slightly longer than the spire, 48-55% of total length, very narrow, smooth within, outer lip fluted, columella narrowly calloused and with 3-4 oblique folds, last anterior fold usually feeble, siphonal notch distinct. White in color, occasionally faintly streaked or banded with orange-brown, some specimens orange-brown and with paler sutures or streaks, aperture white. Periostracum thin, brown and moderately translucent.

The species is easily recognized by its slender shape, sculpture, and absence of brown coloring of the spiral cords.

Range - From Baja California to the Gulf of California and Ecuador.