This shrew occurs in northwestern Panay, Philippines. It was trapped on the ground in primary montane forest at 450–480 m.
The back is dark, nearly blackish brown, fading to dusky brown underneath. It has a long, pointed head and long vibrissae.
In northwestern Panay, specimens were captured on the ground in pitfall traps in primary montane forest at 450–480 m.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.