This rodent is recorded south of the Orange River in South Africa's Northern Cape. Its black facial marking is less distinct than that of a close relative.
Its black facial marking is less distinct than that of the related Black-tailed Thallomys.
It has been collected on the south bank of the Orange River in South Africa’s Northern Cape.
The auditory bullae of the skull are smaller than those of the related Black-tailed Thallomys.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.