This mouse opossum is recorded from Central America to western Colombia. It has a reddish-brown back and yellow to orange underside; most specimens were collected in humid foothill or montane forests.
The back is rich reddish brown, while the underside is yellow to orange.
Most specimens were collected in humid foothill and montane forest at about 100–2,200 m. This describes the record set, not a proven limit for every individual.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.