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Common Name
Anaconda Scientific Name
Eunectes murinus Distribution
Northern South America Habitat
The anaconda lives in rain forests and river systems of the Amazon; it prefers swamps and sluggish streams. Diet
Aquatic and amphibious animals, mammals, fish, caiman, birds, ducks, and turtles Size
Average length is 20 ft. (600 cm.) Average diameter is 12 in. (30 cm.) Average weight is 330 lb. (148.5 kg.) Gestation
Unknown Longevity
Unknown Behavior
The anaconda is an excellent swimmer, but it also climbs on branches to dry off. It uses the water to rapidly escape predators and to conceal itself while searching for food. Endangered Status
Not currently listed Interesting Facts
The anaconda is the world's longest, heaviest, and most powerful snake. It is easily angered. Suggested Readings
Mattison, Chris. Snakes of the World. New York: Facts on File Publications, 1986.Mehrtens, John. Living Snakes of the World. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1987.
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