Its dental formula is 2.1.1.33.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth.The fur of its back is yellowish- or reddish-brown.Ventral fur is pale gray or cream in color.
It has only been documented in the Central Zambezian miombo woodlands.Its range includes Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is considered a locally rare species.As of 2008, it is assessed as a data deficient species by the IUCN.The organization is unable to accurately evaluate its conservation status because of the continued uncertainty on whether or not it represents a full species.In addition, there is a lack of up-to-date research on its extent and population trends.
