This small mouse occurs in grassy habitats in central and northern Australia. The available account describes shared traits of its genus, including forward-projecting upper incisors and a short tail.
The genus account describes forward-projecting upper incisors and a tail shorter than head-and-body length.
The account places Leggadina in grassy habitats but says little is known about its biology in the field or laboratory.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.