Western Rainbow Boa
Epicrates cenchria
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyBoidae (Boas)
- GenusEpicrates (Rainbow Boas)
- SpeciesEpicrates cenchria (Western Rainbow Boa)
About the Western Rainbow Boa
The rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria) is a boa species endemic to South America. A semi-arboreal species (not only do they climb in the wild but also proven in captivity), it is known for its attractive iridescent/holographic sheen caused by structural coloration. Five subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
The rainbow boa is found in South America. It occurs east of the Andes, roughly reaching northern Argentina (in the provinces Chaco, Córdoba, Corrientes, Formosa, Salta, Santiago del Estero and Tucumán). The rainbow boa's habitat generally consists of humid woodlands and rainforests, but it can also be found in open savannas.
The rainbow boa is typically orange, brown, or reddish brown, with a paler belly and black markings: three parallel stripes on the head, rings down the back, and lateral blotches with a crescent over them, although there is a great deal of natural variation that may be heightened by artificial breeding. It is 4 to 6 feet in length and sexually dimorphic, as females are slightly longer and have wider abdomens. Males are stronger when compared with females of the same... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Rainbow Boa in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
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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 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 9 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 11 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Rainbow Boa in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Western Rainbow Boa sighting in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Rainbow Boa in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
December has the highest sighting rate for Western Rainbow Boa in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in our monthly data.