Pfeffer's reed snake

Pfeffer's reed snake is a species of dwarf snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Japan.

Etymology

The specific name, pfefferi, is in honor of German zoologist Georg [Johann Pfeffer].

Geographic range

C. pfefferi is found on Miyako-jima and Irabu-jima in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of C. pfefferi are grassland and forest.

Reproduction

C. pfefferi is oviparous.