This opossum occurs in northwestern South America. It uses lowland primary and secondary forests and riparian forest, and is mostly terrestrial.
A black band runs from the head to the base of the tail, while the sides have short gray fur. The belly and pale spots above the eyes are cream to creamy gray.
It occurs in lowland primary and secondary forest, including gallery forest near wetlands and rivers. It is mostly terrestrial but can climb trees.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.