[3][4] It is found from Mexico (Veracruz) south to Guatemala (Alta and Baja Verapaz).

[6] The type locality given is "Coban [Cobán, Alta Verapaz] in Guatemala".

[2][3] The species occurs in moist forests, degraded forests, and agricultural land from sea level to 800 m (2,600 ft) above sea level.

As a fossorial species, it is difficult to find, but it can be locally common.

[1] It is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (v3.1, 2001).