This mouse has been recorded only on Mount Amuyao in central Luzon. Animals captured during surveys were on tree trunks, branches, and vines.
The back is dark rusty brown, while the underside is a lighter reddish brown. Long hairs grow near the tip of its thick tail.
Five animals obtained in field surveys were captured on tree trunks, branches, and hanging vines. These are records of captures above the ground.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.