Western Ecuador (Manabí south to Loja). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Spot-breasted Wren (Pheugopedius maculipectus). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Maranon Wren (Pheugopedius sclateri).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Maranon Wren (Pheugopedius sclateri).