Slaty Bristlefront

Tapaculos 👁 490 views Updated 2026-11-01

Slaty Bristlefront (<em>Merulaxis ater</em>) is a species of Tapaculos (<em>Rhinocryptidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Slaty Bristlefront (Merulaxis ater) is a species of Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Merulaxis; binomial: Merulaxis ater; authority: Lesson, RP, 1831.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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