It has dark brown fur without silver tipping. It lives in montane forests of southeastern New Guinea and is described as especially adapted to life in trees.
It has a robust build and dark brown fur without silver tipping.
During the March–April 2014 Kokoda Track survey, one animal was observed high in a karuka (Pandanus) tree near the camp at 1900 Crossing.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.