This squirrel is recognized by its long snout and pale sides. It searches the forest floor for insects and earthworms.
The head and back range from reddish brown to grizzled olive-brown, while the sides and underside are white or yellowish white. Its snout is elongated and its short, bushy tail has white-tipped hairs.
It forages mainly on the ground for insects and earthworms, though it also eats fruit. Hollow logs are used as nests.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.