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OverviewAI-generated
Boa constrictor is a species within the genus Boa. It belongs to the family Boidae, order Squamata, phylum Chordata, and kingdom Animalia. The scientific name was established by Linnaeus in 1758. Common names for this taxon include kongeboa, navadni udav, and ボアコンストリクター.
The species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with the status recorded in 2021. Its range includes Brazil. Other countries where occurrences have been recorded are Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, and Argentina. The main food sources for Boa constrictor are squirrels, Mus, Rattus, and Rodentia.
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Species
Least ConcernBoa constrictor
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassSquamata
- OrderSquamata
- FamilyBoidae
via GBIF · IUCN
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 2,864
- With media
- 344
- Family
- Boidae
- Collections
- MVZ, UTEP, UMNH, UWZM, MSB
- Recorded in
- Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, Argentina, Peru, United States, Guatemala
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Encyclopedic overview
The boa constrictor (scientific name also Boa constrictor), also known as the common boa, is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake that is frequently kept and bred in captivity. The boa constrictor is a member of the family Boidae. The species is native to tropical South America. A staple of private collections and public displays, its color pattern is highly variable yet distinctive. Four subspecies are recognized.
Common names
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