Cursor grass mice are members of the A. cursor species group, and very similar in appearance to other members of the group. In particular, they cannot easily be distinguished from the closely related montane grass mouse, which inhabits neighbouring regions to the immediate south.
The cursor grass mouse is part of the A. cursor species group, and shares a striking resemblance with other members of this group. Notably, it can be confused with the montane grass mouse, which also resides in neighboring areas to the south.