A rodent of northern Luzon's mountain forests, it has silvery-gray fur and a short tail. It digs through leaf litter to find small animals in the soil.
Its back ranges from gray to silver-gray; some individuals have a white blaze on the forehead. Its tail is shorter than the body.
It digs through leaf litter and humus to find earthworms and other soil invertebrates. It is mostly active by day, though it is also seen at night.
Each of five examined adult females carried two embryos.
Its eyes are small and lack dark rings. The ears are pale grey and sparsely furred.
The tail is brown above and white below, usually with a short white tip.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.