Nosy Komba ground boa
Sanzinia volontany
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyBoidae (Boas)
- GenusSanzinia
- SpeciesSanzinia volontany (Nosy Komba ground boa)
About the Nosy Komba ground boa
The Nosy Komba ground boa (Sanzinia volontany) is a boa species endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is brownish in colour and is found on the western side of the island. It was once considered conspecific with the Madagascar tree boa. Like all other boas, it is not venomous.
Endemic to Madagascar. The type locality given is "Madagascar". Arboreal and generally nocturnal, it feeds on mammals and birds. Its thermoreceptive pits help it to locate its prey. It will also leave the trees to actively hunt for small mammals on the ground. It favors trees and shrubs near streams, rivers, ponds and swamps.
Sanzinia volontany at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 10 July 2008. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Nosy Komba ground boa in Ankarafantsika National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Nosy Komba ground boa in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Nosy Komba ground boa sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Nosy Komba ground boa in Ankarafantsika National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Nosy Komba ground boa in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.