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.