The bicolored African white-toothed shrew is described as the smallest Crocidura in southern Africa. It occurs in varied habitats and appears active both by day and night.
It is described as the smallest Crocidura occurring in southern Africa. Adults measure about 100 mm in total length, with the tail accounting for about 40%.
It has been recorded in savannah, grassland, moist woodland, and bushveld, including dense grass near water. It appears active both day and night and favors dense cover, especially during the day.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.