This ground squirrel occurs in dry parts of Africa, including open woodland, savanna, grassland, and rocky country. A pale stripe runs along each side from shoulder to hindquarters.
Its coat can range from brown through reddish gray to yellowish gray, matching the soil tones described for the species. A white or buff stripe runs along each side from the shoulder toward the hindquarters.
The account says it favors dry, open savanna-like country and is commonly found in open woodland, grassland, and rocky areas.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.