The Little Ground-tyrant is found in the southwest Amazon Basin at higher elevations in the Basins river headwaters. The largest area of range is in the east extending into central and northwest Bolivia, and east of the Madeira River; this entire south Amazon Basin–Bolivian region is much of the headwater tributaries to the Madeira.
The Little Ground Tyrant is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
* Little Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola fluviatilis * Dark-faced Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola macloviana * Cinnamon-bellied Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola capistrata * Rufous-naped Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola rufivertex * Puna Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola juninensis * White-browed Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola albilora * Plain-capped Ground Tyrant, Muscisaxicola alpina More
Little Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola fluviatilis Spot-billed Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola maculirostris Plain-capped Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola griseus Puna Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola juninensis Cinereous Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola cinereus White-fronted Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola albifrons Ochre-naped Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola flavinucha Rufous-naped Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola rufivertex Dark-faced Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola maclovianus White-browed Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola albilora Paramo Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola alpinus Cinnamon-bellied Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola capistratus Black-fronted Ground Tyrant Muscisaxicola frontalis More