This small rodent ranges from southern Bolivia to northwestern Argentina. Its habitat account includes the Yungas, Chaco, and lower edges of high Andean grasslands.
The back is ochre-brown but can vary toward yellow, reddish, or olive; the contrasting belly ranges from whitish gray and buff to yellow or reddish tones.
Reported habitats include the Yungas, Chaco, and lower edges of high Andean grasslands.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.