Eunectes beniensis
Eunectes beniensis is a boa species known only from the northeastern parts of Bolivia.[1][3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Boidae |
| Genus: | Eunectes |
| Species: | E. beniensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eunectes beniensis Dirksen, 2002 | |
- Common names: Bolivian anaconda, Beni anaconda
Taxonomy
The Eunectes beniensis is a nonvenomous species of boa, reaching between 3.3 and 4.4m (10.8 and 14.4 ft) in length and can weigh up to 35kg (77 lb.). It was initially believed to be the result of hybridization between the green (Eunectes murinus) and yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), but was later determined to be a distinct species. Its taxonomic status is not clear due to lack of information and the similarity in appearance to Eunectes notaeus. It is closely related to Eunectes notaeus and Eunectes deschauenseei.
Distribution and habitat
The Bolivian anaconda's habitat usually consists of aquatic muddy, swampy flooded areas.
References
- Muñoz, A.; Gonzales, L.; Embert, D.; Aparicio, J.; Aguayo, R. (2016). "Eunectes beniensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T174126A18978378. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T174126A18978378.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- Eunectes beniensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2 June 2020.
Bibliography
- Dirksen, Lutz (2002). Anakondas (in German). Münster: Natur und Tier-Verlag. ISBN 3931587436.
- Dirksen, Lutz; Böhme, Wolfgang (2005). "Studies on anacondas III. A reappraisal of Eunectes beniensis Dirksen, 2002, from Bolivia, and a key to the species of the genus Eunectes Wagler, 1830 (Serpentes: Boidae)". Russian Journal of Herpetology. 12 (3): 223–229. doi:10.30906/1026-2296-2005-12-3-223-229 (inactive 28 February 2022).
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of February 2022 (link) - Reed, Robert N.; Rodda, Gordon H. (2009). Giant constrictors: Biological and management profiles and an establishment risk assessment for nine large species of pythons, anacondas, and the boa constrictor. U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2009-1202. Reston, Virginia: U.S. Geological Survey.
- Anonymous (1963). "Hybrid anacondas". Animal Kingdom. 66: 31.
- Dirksen, Lutz (1995). Zur Reptilienfauna Boliviens unter spezieller Berücksichtigung taxonomischer und zoogeographischer Aspekte (MSc) (in German). Bonn: Universität Bonn.
- Dirksen, Lutz (2000). Monographische Revision der Gattung Eunectes Wagler, 1830 (Serpentes, Boidae) (PhD) (in German). Bonn: Universität Bonn.
External links
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- "Beni Anaconda, Eunectes beniensis Dirksen". Giant Constricting Snakes - The Science of Large Serpents. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- Myers, P.; Espinosa, R.; Parr, C. S.; Jones, T.; Hammond, G. S.; Dewey, T. A. (2020). "ADW: Eunectes beniensis: Classification". The Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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