Kingdom Animalia Genus Merulaxis Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Rhinocryptidae Scientific name Merulaxis ater Higher classification Merulaxis Order Passerine | |
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Similar Merulaxis, Stresemann's bristlefront, Spotted bamboowren, White‑breasted Tapaculo, Mouse‑coloured tapaculo | ||
Entufado slaty bristlefront
The slaty bristlefront (Merulaxis ater) is a member of the tapaculos, the Neotropical bird family Rhinocryptidae.
It inhabits the forests of south-east Brazil. It is currently becoming rare due to habitat loss, especially to the lowland forests.
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