Colombia, on western slope of central Andes (in Valle) and, disjunctly, western slope of eastern range (in Cundinamarca). 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).
 
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Maranon Wren (Pheugopedius sclateri).