Reptile
Green Anaconda
The heaviest snake in the world
Family Boidae
Boidae is a taxonomic family in the order Squamata, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Green Anaconda, Boa Constrictor and Emerald Tree Boa. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Boidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Anaconda Eunectes murinus | 70 kg | 5 m | 8 km/h | 10 yrs | South America | Least Concern |
| Boa Constrictor Boa constrictor | 15 kg | 3 m | 5 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Emerald Tree Boa Corallus caninus | 1.5 kg | 2 m | 8 km/h | 18 yrs | South America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
