Tom Larson Elephantulus traponis as body. Tail dark above with short hairs slightly lighter below except at tip, short tail rings concealed by hairs. Fore feet - 5 toes all with curved black claws, yellowish-white short hairs on feet above, black foot pads, Hind feet - long - 5 toes with black claws, 1st toe short and on side of foot above other 4 long toes. Yellowish hairs, short on foot, dark pads below. Legs thin and much longer than forelegs.