Squamate Antbird (Myrmoderus squamosus) [XC673882]
by JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA from Guarau, Peruibe, Sao Paulo, Brazil (call)
Squamate Antbird (Myrmoderus squamosus) [XC323503]
by Jeremy Minns from Doutor Pedrinho, Santa Catarina, Brazil (song)
Subspecies
Genus appears not to represent a monophyletic grouping, but traditional arrangement maintained herein pending further phylogenetic study. Close relationship with Ferruginous-backed Antbird (Myrmoderus ferrugineus), Scalloped Antbird (Myrmoderus ruficauda) and White-bibbed Antbird (Myrmoderus loricatus) suggested by similarities in plumage, vocalizations and nest architecture. Forms a superspecies with White-bibbed Antbird (Myrmoderus loricatus), and the two have been considered conspecific by some authors.