Green anaconda
A species of Anacondas, Also known as Common anaconda, Sucuri, Water boa Scientific name : Eunectes murinus Genus : Anacondas
Green anaconda, A species of Anacondas
Also known as:
Common anaconda, Sucuri, Water boa
Scientific name: Eunectes murinus
Genus: Anacondas
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Description
The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), also known as the common anaconda and water boa, is a non-venomous boa species found in South America. It is the heaviest and one of the longest known extant snake species. The term anaconda often refers to this species, though the term could also apply to other members of the genus Eunectes.
General Info
Lifespan
15-30 years
Diet
Green anaconda are apex ambush predators, primarily feeding on large rodents, capybaras, and tapirs. Extreme instances reveal consumption of large mammals, including jaguars and deer. Their diet is majorly carnivorous, with no known plant intake.
Appearance
Green anaconda is a large, thick-bodied snake with smooth, scaly skin. It is primarily dark green to olive in color, differentiated by black blotches along the body for effective camouflage in swampy waters. Males are generally smaller compared to females. Yellow bellies are a distinctive feature, with no significant appearance variations among different age groups or subspecies.
Behavior
Green anaconda is predominantly nocturnal and solitary, known for its remarkable ability to ambush prey in aquatic environments. It uses slow, planned movements to avoid detection, securing prey with a sudden, constriction-based attack. Males exhibit non-lethal combat during the breeding season to establish dominance.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Boas Genus
Anacondas Species
Green anaconda 
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