Amerotyphlops stadelmani
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Amerotyphlops stadelmani faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. The species' fossorial lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance from intensive farming practices and construction activities. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the species' ability to recolonize disturbed areas.
Habitat
This fossorial snake inhabits loose, well-drained soils in tropical dry forests and agricultural margins at elevations up to 1,200 meters. It prefers areas with organic-rich substrate that supports its invertebrate prey base, particularly in regions with distinct wet and dry seasons.