Thomasomys hylophilus Osgood, 1912 . Field Mus. Nat. Hist. Pubi., Zool. Ser., 10(5):50.

TYPE LOCALITY: Colombia, Santander Dept., Upper Rio Tachira, Paramo de Tama, 7500 ft .

DISTRIBUTION: Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, Cordillera de Merida, W Venezuela (see Handley, 1976).