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Green Anaconda

Eunectes murinus

Least Concern →
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
30 years
Length
6.0 m
Weight
227.0 kg
Trend
→ Stable

About

The green anaconda is the heaviest and one of the longest snakes in the world. They are found in South American swamps and rivers.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ They can eat prey as large as jaguars.
  • ✨ They give birth to live young, not eggs.
  • ✨ They can hold their breath for up to 10 minutes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌲 Forest 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
Green Anaconda is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Reptilia (Reptilien)
Order
Squamata (Schuppenkriechtiere)
Family
Pythonidae (Pythons)
Genus
Python (Pythons)
Species
Eunectes murinus (Green Anaconda)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Anaconda?
The scientific name of Green Anaconda is Eunectes murinus. It belongs to the genus Python.
What is the conservation status of Green Anaconda?
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Green Anaconda live?
Green Anaconda is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela.
What family does Green Anaconda belong to?
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) belongs to the genus Python, which is part of the taxonomic family Pythonidae.
What does Green Anaconda eat?
Green Anaconda is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Green Anaconda live?
Green Anaconda has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.
Is Green Anaconda endangered?
No, Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Green Anaconda belong to?
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Python — 2 Species

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Green Anaconda
Eunectes murinus
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Reticulated Python
Python reticulatus
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