The mouse is a small mouse in the family Murine, with a body length of 60 to 90 mm and a weight of 7 to 20 grams. . The mouse has a small head, a short snout, and rounded ears that clearly show the coat. The posterior edge of the upper incisors has a very prominent lunar notch, which is the main feature. Coat color varies with season and habitat.

The back of the mouse is brownish-grey, taupe or dark brown, and the base of the fur is black. The ventral hair is white, grayish-white or grayish-yellow. The tail is two-colored, the back is dark brown, and the ventral surface is sandy yellow. The back of the four feet is dark or dirty white