This large rodent is known from Charada Forest in Ethiopia. The account lists only one type specimen and identifies montane forest as its habitat.
It has a sturdy build and coarse fur. The back is sandy brown and speckled, the rump is redder, and the belly is sharply bluish white.
The species account lists montane forest as its habitat. Only the type specimen from Charada Forest is known, and feeding or activity times have not been reported.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.