Its occurs at low levels in forest and woodland, especially in areas with dense growth.
The Thamnophilus pelzelni is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Thamnophilus pelzelni was formerly considered a subspecies of T. punctatus. Cory and Hellmayr 1924 recognized the following 9 subspecies of T. punctatus: Gorgonae, atrinucha, subcinereus, punctatus, interpositus, leucogaster, sticturus, pelzelni, ambiguus. Thamnophilus punctatus pelzelni, the "Eastern Spotted-Tailed Ant Shrike", is the subspecies of the "Interior of Brasil (central table land), from ... Matto Grosso ... More
Thamnophilus pelzelni occurs in several Brazilian states such as Maranh More