Individuals observed north of Khartoum had a white patch above the eyes and a black tuft at the tail tip. They became active after sunset and stayed in burrows plugged with sand during the day.
The back, flanks, and upper surface of the tail are greyish orange. A white patch runs above the eyes and along the side of the face, and the tail ends in a black tuft about 4–5 cm long.
It is nocturnal and was seen in the desert soon after sunset. During the day it plugs its burrow entrance with loose sand; when chased, it retreats into a burrow or dense shrubs.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.