The back is often speckled with a blackish or a rufous colouration, with a darker mid-dorsal line. The flanks are paler than the dorsal pelage, blending into buffy-white underparts, and the legs are rufous.
The back often features a patchwork of darker and lighter tones, including a deeper mid-back stripe. The sides are lighter than the dorsal fur, which gradually transitions to cream-colored underparts, and the legs share a similar reddish hue.