Amastridium
''Amastridium'' is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The genus is native to Mexico, Central America and Colombia. Species and geographic ranges The genus ''Amastridium'' contains the following two species which are recognized as being valid. *'' Amastridium sapperi'' – Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico *'' Amastridium veliferum'' – Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Amastridium''. Etymology The specific name, ''sapperi'', is in honor of German explorer Karl Sapper Karl Theodor Sapper (6 February 1866 - 29 March 1945) was a German traveler, explorer, and antiquarian who is known for his research into the natural history, and cultures of Central America. Education Sapper studied geology in Munich and showed a .... Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Rep ...
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Amastridium Veliferum
The rustyhead snake (''Amastridium veliferum''), also known Common name, commonly as the rufous-headed snake, is a species of snake in the Family (biology), family Colubridae. The species is Endemism, endemic to Central America and Colombia."''Amastridium veliferum'' COPE, 1860"
The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. Consulted: 2012-03-12

Taxonomy

''Amastridium veliferum'' is one of only two recognized species in the genus (biology), 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 .
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