The Andean akodont has dense, long fur and lives in dry highlands of the Andes. It is nocturnal and digs underground passages.
Its long, dense coat is orange-brown above and pale clay-colored underneath. The ears are small, and the white patch behind each ear is faint.
It is nocturnal, omnivorous, and lives in dry highland shrubland and grassland. It digs underground passage systems and may be seen by day in cold seasons.
IUCN Red List · Not Evaluated (NE) · Global