This small squirrel lives in Sulawesi's forests. It has a dark-brown back, a gray belly, and a pale ring around each eye; it also uses tree trunks and the ground.
It is described as the smallest squirrel endemic to Sulawesi. Its back is dark brown without a dorsal stripe or ear tufts, its belly is grayish, and a buff-coloured ring circles each eye.
It is diurnal and forages in the canopy and on tree trunks for soft fruits, seeds, and insects. Ground use has also been reported.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.