Leaves somewhat crowded above, 0.5-1.5 x 0.3-0.8 mm; distal adaxial cells enlarged and bulging above; costa with 2-4 guide cells. Seta twisted clockwise, 6-8 mm. Capsule 0.6-1.0 mm; operculum conic-rostrate, inclined, 0.5-0.8 mm; peristome teeth 16, cleft and irregular, erect from very short basal membrane. Calyptra to 1 mm. Spores light brown.

Capsules uncommon, maturing fall (Sep-Dec). Calcareous rock, mostly in crevices or rock faces, arid grassland or woodland situations, in pure colonies or gregarious with Crossidium, Aloina, or Barbula; moderate elevations; Tex.; Mexico; Central America.

Globulinella globifera occurs at isolated sites along the Texas-Mexico border but should be expected on calcareous rock in other parts of the Southwest.