Least Concern
Emerald Tree Boa
Corallus caninus
A bright green arboreal boa with white markings, native to humid lowland forests of northern South America.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild; longer in captivity
Size
Length 1.5–2.2 m
Scientific Name
Corallus caninus
About Emerald Tree Boa
A bright green arboreal boa with white markings, native to humid lowland forests of northern South America.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild; longer in captivity, a size of Length 1.5–2.2 m, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Emerald tree boas often perch in loops across branches that closely resemble the resting pose of green tree pythons.
Where Emerald Tree Boa Lives
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Guiana Shield forest
, Guyana
Amazon north bank
, Brazil