Andes of western Venezuela (southern Táchira) and adjacent Colombia (Norte de Santander southern in eastern Andes to Cundinamarca). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Fire-bellied Mountain-tanager (Anisognathus igniventris).
 
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).