Shell very small, obtusely pyriform, with a moderately elevated sharp spire. White, with three pale chestnut bands. Whorls- three; the body whorl very broad-shouldered, gradually decreasing to the narrow base. Aperture narrow above, widening towards the front. Outer lip thick, solid, and smooth. Columella bearing four strong plaits. The first colour band is at the suture, the third at the upper plication, and the other intermediate. They are indistinct, often scarcely discernible, and very frequently the shell is pure white.
Length 3 mm Breadth 2 mm.
Although considerably resembling several others, I cannot place it with any described species known to me. Type, with about two hundred others, from 40 fathoms, off Thouin Bay.