It occurs at low levels in forest and woodland; especially in places with dense growth.
The Thamnophilus sticturus is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
* Bolivian Slaty Antshrike, Thamnophilus sticturus: Found in Bolivia (departments of Beni, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz), Brazil (the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul), and northern Paraguay (Alto Paraguay department). It was previously included in the widespread Slaty Antshrike (T. More