Cymbiola cathcartiae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes.
The length of the shell attains 102 mm.
(Original description in Latin) The shell is cylindrically oblong with a recurved base and a short spire that terminates in a papillary (nipple-like) apex. The whorls are characterized by a concave slope at the top, becoming nearly flattened thereafter. The columella is quadriplicate, featuring four folds that descend toward the base. The aperture is elongated and somewhat narrow, bounded by a simple, curved lip.
In terms of coloration, the shell is an orange-tawny hue, marked by three interrupted bands of blackish-purple spots, suggesting a complex, marbled elegance. These spots are highly irregular and variously clouded. Additionally, the suture of the whorls is peculiarly painted and spotted.
Indo-Pacific region: Philippines, Sulawesi, (Indonesia)