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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Thamnophilidae

Black-throated Antbird

Myrmophylax atrothorax

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
13–14 cm
Body Mass
16.1 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 104

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 104).

DEF 71

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 71).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: Amazonia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Myrmophylax atrothorax metae

    c Colombia

  • Myrmophylax atrothorax atrothorax

    Venezuela, the Guianas and ne Brazil

  • Myrmophylax atrothorax tenebrosa

    e Ecuador, ne Peru and nw Brazil

  • Myrmophylax atrothorax maynana

    nc Peru

  • Myrmophylax atrothorax melanura

    e Peru, e, w Bolivia and sw Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Myrmophylax atrothorax

Which family does it belong to?

Antbirds (Thamnophilidae)

Where is it found?

South America: Amazonia

Sources & credits

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