This large antpitta is endemic to Venezuela and difficult to see. It is described in the dark understory of cloud forest.
It stands upright and has a heavy bill, grey crown and nape, brown forehead and upperparts, a buff throat, and ochre underparts and cheeks with strong black barring. The sexes are similar.
It is found mainly on the ground or at mid-level in the dark understory of very wet cloud forest with palms. Its song is a long, even trill.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.