An antpitta of the tepui region. It is dark brown above and white on the throat and belly; the breast band and flanks vary from cinnamon to gray among subspecies.
The upperparts are dark brown, with a white throat and belly. The breast band and flanks are cinnamon or gray, depending on the subspecies.
Field observations on Mount Roraima found birds about 1–2 m above ground. Some responded to playback by running in short spurts.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.