Tamias speciosus Merriam, 1890 . In J. A. Allen, Bull. Am. Mus. Nat. Hist., 3:86.

TYPE LOCALITY: U.S.A., California, San Bernardino Co., San Bernardino Mtns., Whitewater Creek, 7500 ft. (2255 m) .

DISTRIBUTION: Sierra Nevada from Mt. Lassen to San Bernardino Mtns. (California); W. Nevada (U.S.A.).

ISIS NUMBER: 5301410002007016001 as Eutamias speciosus .