The shells of this species reach 10–40 millimetres (0.39–1.57 in) of length.
This cowry is pure white, smooth and ovate, the base is flat and wide.
The anterior and posterior extremities have a slight purple coloration, with a yellow circle at the edge of a depressed pustule (hence the Latin name of this species, verrucosus ).
The mantle of the living cowries is white and completely covered by small brown spots.
Also the foot is white with dark dots and can be extended widely around the base of the shell.
The shells of this species reach 10–40 millimetres (0.39–1.57 in) of length. This cowry is pure white, smooth and ovate, the base is flat and wide. The anterior and posterior extremities have a slight purple coloration, with a yellow circle at the edge of a depressed pustule (hence the Latin name of this species, verrucosus ). The mantle of the living cowries is white and completely covered by small brown spots. Also the foot is white with dark dots and can be extended widely around the base of the shell.
Calpurnus verrucosus