Yellow anacondas have a color pattern consists of a yellow, golden-tan or greenish-yellow ground color overlaid with a series of black or dark brown saddles, blotches, spots, and streaks. They do not get as large as their close relatives, the green anaconda.
Fast Facts
- Females in this species are generally larger than males.
- They prefer mostly aquatic habitats, including swamps, marshes, and brush-covered banks of slow-moving rivers and streams.
- Yellow anacondas are sometimes referred to as “water boas.”
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Scientific name |
Eunectes notaeus |
| Range | South America |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Zoo location | Herpetarium |
