Squamate Antbird (Myrmoderus squamosus) [XC334824]
by Robson Silva e Silva from Parque do Zizo, Sao Paulo State, Brazil (song)
Squamate Antbird (Myrmoderus squamosus) [XC335173]
by Robson Silva e Silva from Jardim Melvi, Praia Grande, S\u00e3o Paulo, 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.