Synonyms:
N. polygonata and N. rufolineata. Three syntypes in the B.M.N.H.; illustrated syntype 21.7 X 15.9 X 12.8 mm. Shell light brown in colour with a broad whitish band on body whorl, some axial ribs white, basal band on body whorl composed of brown lines between spiral cords. Sculptured with 9 axial ribs and 7 spiral cords on the penultimate and 9 ribs and 15 cords on the body whorl, fossa deep, siphonal fasciole with 6 oblique cords, outer lip with 7 denticles, columella with 2 basal folds and smaller nodules posteriorly. One other syntype has a very weak, almost obsolete spiral sculpture on the body whorl and closely resembles Nassarius shaskyi McLean, 1970. Isle of Camiguing, Philippines, sandy mud, 30 fathoms (55 m) = error.