This small squirrel has reddish or olive tones mixed into its dark back. It is active by day, uses trees and the ground, and feeds on tree sap and insects.
Its ears are short, and its dark brown back is mixed with reddish or olive tones. Some individuals have a broad black stripe along the back.
It is active by day and uses both trees and the ground. It is seen alone or in pairs and feeds on tree sap, insects, and other small arthropods.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.