Reptile
emerald tree boa Facts Corallus caninus
The emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus) is a boa species found in the rainforests of South America.
- Diet
- The diet consists primarily of small mammals, but they have been known to eat some smaller bird species as well as lizards and frogs.
- Lifespan
- Up to 18.6 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Boidae. Order: Squamata.
emerald tree boa Conservation Status
emerald tree boa is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Region
- The rainforests of South America
- Lifespan
- Up to 18.6 years (maximum recorded longevity)
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