Tarphonomus
| Tarphonomus | |
|---|---|
| |
| Chaco earthcreeper (Tarphonomus certhioides) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Furnariidae |
| Genus: | Tarphonomus Chesser, RT & Brumfield, 2007 |
| Species | |
Tarphonomus is a genus of birds in the family Furnariidae. They are found in shrubby habitats in south-central South America. They were formerly included in the genus Upucerthia. It contains the following species:
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Tarphonomus harterti | Bolivian earthcreeper | Bolivia. |
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Tarphonomus certhioides | Chaco earthcreeper | Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. |
References
- SACC (2007). Recognize the genus Tarphonomus for two "Upucerthia". Accessed 2008-10-28.
