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 Speckle-breasted Wren (Pheugopedius sclateri).
 
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Speckle-breasted Wren (Pheugopedius sclateri).