Pacific Boa
Candoia carinata
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyBoidae (Boas)
- GenusCandoia (Bevel-nosed Boas)
- SpeciesCandoia carinata (Pacific Boa)
About the Pacific Boa
Candoia carinata, known commonly as the Pacific ground boa, Pacific keel-scaled boa, or Indonesian tree boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. C. carinata is found in Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Bismarck Archipelago.
C. carinata is kept as a pet in Indonesia, where it is known by the common name monopohon (pohon means "tree" in the Indonesian language). While the nominate subspecies, C. c. carinata, may be occasionally found in trees, this Papuan snake is most often found on the ground.
Males of C. c. paulsoni are smaller and lighter than females, and show spurs. Males are 0.9–1.0 m (35–39 in) long, and 300–400 g (11–14 oz) in weight. Females are generally 1.2–1.4 m (47–55 in) in length and weigh 1.0–1.2 kg (2.2–2.6 lb). The colour varies from dark brown to auburn with distinct patterns, though there is also the color morph "paulsoni santa isabella ", which is white.
The subspecies C. c. paulsoni was elevated to species status as Candoia paulsoni by H.M. Smith, et al. in 2001. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Raja Ampat
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pacific Boa in Raja Ampat?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Pacific Boa sighting in Raja Ampat, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pacific Boa in Raja Ampat?
May has the highest sighting rate for Pacific Boa in Raja Ampat in our monthly data.