Characterization: Species with a slender body and measuring 8 to 9cm in length. It is yellowish-gray on its back, while lighter on its belly. Its tail is about as long as its body, and its paws are dark and free of webbing.

Distribution: Brazil, in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia.

Habitat: The species lives in the sugarcane fields, near swamps.

Habits: Nocturnal and terrestrial species, its well-developed hind legs and long tail have been associated with its climbing habits.

Diet: These mice are primarily herbivorous, feeding on fruits and grains, but their diet may also include leaves and arthropods.

Breeding: The gestation period lasts 19 to 21 days, with 5 to 6 litters per year, with each litter with 4 to 8 pups.

In the UFRA area: This species had limited distribution. It was only spotted in native forests. Bush mice are considered rare because they were only seen a few times.