diff --git a/queries/r/locals.scm b/queries/r/locals.scm
index 6fe20f53f..394a23dfc 100755
--- a/queries/r/locals.scm
+++ b/queries/r/locals.scm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 (function_definition) @scope
 
-(formal_parameters (identifier) @definition)
+(formal_parameters (identifier) @definition.parameter)
 
 (left_assignment name: (identifier) @definition)
 (equals_assignment name: (identifier) @definition)