Eunectes beniensis
Eunectes beniensis is a boa species known only from the northeastern parts of Bolivia.[1][2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Boidae |
| Genus: | Eunectes |
| Species: | E. beniensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eunectes beniensis Dirksen, 2002 | |
- Common names: Bolivian anaconda, Beni anaconda
Taxonomy
The four-metre-long (13 ft) Eunectes beniensis was initially believed to be the result of hybridization between the green and yellow anaconda, but was later determined to be a distinct species. Its taxonomic status is not clear due to lack of information and the similarity in appearance to Eunectes notaeus. It is closely related to Eunectes notaeus and Eunectes deschauenseei.
Distribution and habitat
Usually aquatic muddy swampy flooded areas.
References
- Muñoz, A.; Gonzales, L.; Embert, D.; Aparicio, J. & Aguayo, R. (2016). "Eunectes beniensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T174126A18978378. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- Eunectes beniensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2 June 2020.
Bibliography
- Dirksen, Lutz (2002). Anakondas (in German). Münster: Natur und Tier-Verlag. ISBN 3931587436.
- Dirksen, Lutz; Böhme, Wolfgang (2005). "Studies on anacondas III. A reappraisal of Eunectes beniensis Dirksen, 2002, from Bolivia, and a key to the species of the genus Eunectes Wagler, 1830 (Serpentes: Boidae)". Russian Journal of Herpetology. 12 (3): 223–229. doi:10.30906/1026-2296-2005-12-3-223-229 (inactive 2021-01-15).CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of January 2021 (link)
- Reed, Robert N.; Rodda, Gordon H. (2009). Giant constrictors: Biological and management profiles and an establishment risk assessment for nine large species of pythons, anacondas, and the boa constrictor. U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2009-1202. Reston, Virginia: U.S. Geological Survey.
- Anonymous (1963). "Hybrid anacondas". Animal Kingdom. 66: 31.
- Dirksen, Lutz (1995). Zur Reptilienfauna Boliviens unter spezieller Berücksichtigung taxonomischer und zoogeographischer Aspekte (MSc) (in German). Bonn: Universität Bonn.
- Dirksen, Lutz (2000). Monographische Revision der Gattung Eunectes Wagler, 1830 (Serpentes, Boidae) (PhD) (in German). Bonn: Universität Bonn.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Eunectes beniensis. |
- "New species of anaconda". Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- "Beni Anaconda, Eunectes beniensis Dirksen". Giant Constricting Snakes - The Science of Large Serpents. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- Myers, P.; Espinosa, R.; Parr, C. S.; Jones, T.; Hammond, G. S.; Dewey, T. A. (2020). "ADW: Eunectes beniensis: Classification". The Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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