This shrew occurs on several Philippine islands and is often recorded in mossy montane forest. It forages on the ground for insects and other small invertebrates.
Its coat is grayish brown, and a few fine, short bristles grow near the base of the tail.
It is recorded in primary and secondary forest, including scrubby secondary growth, and is most abundant in montane and mossy forest. Its diet includes invertebrates such as earthworms.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.