Shell color is light to dark olivaceous-green externally, and bluish inside of the aperture or shell opening.

The cylindrical lioplax shell is elongate and distinguished by the number of whorls and by the differences in size, sculpture, microsculpture and spire angle.

Measurements:
Length: 1.1 in (28 mm)

Life spans have been reported from 3 to 11 years in various species of Viviparidae.

Viviparid snails do not lay eggs; instead, females hatch eggs internally and the young are born as juveniles.

Little is known about the biology or life history of the cylindrical lioplax. It is believed to brood its young and filter-feed, as do other members of the Viviparidae.

Little is known about the biology or life history of the cylindrical lioplax. It is believed to brood its young and filter-feed, as do other members of the Viviparidae. Unlike its relatives, this species lives in isolated mud deposits found under large rocks in the rapid flowing sections of stream and river shoals. Other lioplax species are usually found along the margins of rivers in exposed muddy substrates. 

Unlike its relatives, this species lives in isolated mud deposits found under large rocks in the rapid flowing sections of stream and river shoals. Other lioplax species are usually found along the margins of rivers in exposed muddy substrates.

It is believed that the cylindrical lioplax is a filter-feeder like other members of Viviparidae. Filter-feeders capture tiny particles from the water column, including algae, phytoplankton, zooplankton, bacteria and detritus, to feed on.