What are the different species of anacondas?

The word “anaconda” refers generally to the Eunectes genus of snakes, which are members of the boa family. Like the rest of the boa family, and unlike other snakes, anacondas give birth to live young instead of eggs. read more

When most people hear the word “anaconda” they think of the green anaconda, Eunectes murinus, which is found over most of South America and is the best known of the species. The green anaconda’s massive size—it can grow up to 29 feet in length and weigh up to 550 pounds—makes it the largest snake in the world. read more

There are four different types of anacondas, although people who refer to “the anaconda” usually are referring to the green anaconda, or Eunectes murinus, which is the largest of the four types in this group. read more

Green Eunectes murinus Yellow Eunectes notaeus Bolivian Eunectes beniensis Dark-spotted Eunectes deschauenseei The yellow anaconda is probably the most distinctive of the four, the other three being quite closely related and visually similar. read more