Tarphonomus is a genus of birds in the family Furnariidae. They are found in shrubby habitats in south-central South America. They were formerly included in the genus Upucerthia. It contains the following species: Image Scientific name Common name Distribution Tarphonomus harterti Bolivian earthcreeper Bolivia. Tarphonomus certhioides Chaco earthcreeper Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
References SACC (2007). Recognize the genus Tarphonomus for two "Upucerthia". Accessed 2008-10-28.