This small mouse lives in Cameroon's montane grasslands. It has a brown back and a variable belly color; although adapted for climbing, it usually lives in burrows on the ground.
It is small, with a relatively long tail, brown dorsal fur, and an underside that ranges from dark rufous to pale grayish yellow. White or cream patches mark the throat and chin; the fifth hind toe has an opposable claw.
Although its feet are adapted for climbing, it lives mostly on the ground and digs burrows. It is active by day and night and occurs in montane grassland and scrub.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.