This Australian native rodent has a stout body and broad teeth. It lives in upland grasslands and forests, with a patchy distribution.
It has a stocky body, short tail, and small ears, with grey to brownish fur. Its broad teeth suit a plant-eating diet.
It is active at night and builds nests among grasses. In alpine heath and wetland grasslands, dense tussocks offer cover.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.