Pleurothallis talpinaria is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Epidendroideae, tribe: Epidendreae, subtribe: Pleurothallidinae,  
Genus Pleurothallis   subgenus Talpinaria
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Pleurothallis talpinaria: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in W. South America to Venezuela.