The Incan Caenolestid is a small marsupial found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. Its elongated face and dark gray fur stand out.
It has an elongated face, thick dark gray fur, small eyes, curved ears, and long hind feet. Whiskers on its chin, beside its nose, and on its forelimbs provide tactile cues.
It has been recorded from 1,800 to 3,600 meters in cloud and elfin forests, wet mossy sites, and drier scrub. ADW describes its diet as insectivorous, while information about its behavior remains limited.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.