Merulaxis
Genus of birds
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Merulaxis or bristlefronts, is a genus of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae.
| Merulaxis | |
|---|---|
| |
| Slaty bristlefront (Merulaxis ater) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Rhinocryptidae |
| Genus: | Merulaxis Lesson, 1831 |
| Type species | |
| Merulaxis ater[1] Lesson, 1831 | |
Species
It contains the following species:
| Male | Female | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merulaxis stresemanni | Stresemann's bristlefront | Brazil ( Minas Gerais and Bahia ) | ||
 | _(F).JPG) | Merulaxis ater | Slaty bristlefront | Brazil (Espírito Santo south to Santa Catarina and Bahia) |
