The gleaning deermouse has a relatively robust build and a back ranging from bright tawny to reddish ochre. Jalisco records span varied environments from sea level to 2,200 m.
The Jalisco guide describes a relatively robust body and upper fur ranging from bright tawny to nearly reddish ochre; head-and-body length is usually over 100 mm.
In an altitudinal study of the Sierra del Tuito, higher-elevation populations had greater values for total length, tail length, and several skull measurements; coat pattern also varied along the gradient.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.