The head is small but broad with a pointed snout and small rounded ears. The fur is a mixture of fine hairs and thicker, flattened spines. The dorsal surface is some shade of reddish-brown to reddish-black, sometimes grizzled or streaked with black, and the underparts are grey.
This creature has a small head but a broad shape, with a pointed snout and small rounded ears. Its fur consists of both fine hairs and thicker, flattened spines. The back is typically reddish-brown to reddish-black, sometimes showing grizzled or streaked black markings, while the underside is grey.