[3] Native to tropical Central Africa, it is found in forests in Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

The face is distinctively marked with a broad pale streak extending from the snout to the fore-head.

The tail is evenly furred throughout its length and not, or only slightly, bushy, dark grey or greyish-brown, darker towards the tip.

[2] Similar to other galagos, the dusky bushbaby is nocturnal and usually solitary, and hides in a hole by day.

The breeding habits of this species are poorly known, but reproduction may peak in November and December,[4] with one to four young being raised annually.