Reithrodontomys chrysopsis Merriam, 1900 . Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington, 13:152.
TYPE LOCALITY: Mexico, Mexico, Volcan Popocatepetl, 11,500 ft .
DISTRIBUTION: Transverse Volcanic Range, SE Jalisco to WC Veracruz, Mexico.
SYNONYMS: colimae, orizabae, perotensis, tolucae.
COMMENTS: Subgenus Reithrodontomys, megalotis species group.