Rustyhead snake


The rustyhead snake, also known commonly as the rufous-headed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Central America and Colombia.

Taxonomy

Amastridium veliferum is one of only two recognized species in the genus Amastridium.

Geographic range

Amastridium veliferum is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. veliferum is forest, at altitudes of.

Reproduction

Amastridium veliferum is oviparous.