Green Anaconda
Eunectes murinus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernReptilia · Squamata · Boidae
About
The green anaconda is a non-venomous boa species found in South America. It is the heaviest and one of the longest known extant snake species, with females commonly reaching over 5 m (16 ft) and occasionally exceeding 6 m (20 ft). It is primarily aquatic, spending much of its time in murky waters where it ambushes prey. Green anacondas give birth to live young, with litters sometimes numbering over 30 neonates.
Fun Fact
Female green anacondas are sometimes observed eating male anacondas after mating — a behaviour thought to provide vital nutrition during the seven-month pregnancy, when the female doesn't hunt.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Tropical rainforest swamps, marshes, and slow-moving streams
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10-30 years
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Persecution