Madagascar tree boa
Sanzinia madagascariensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyBoidae (Boas)
- GenusSanzinia
- SpeciesSanzinia madagascariensis (Madagascar tree boa)
About the Madagascar tree boa
Sanzinia madagascariensis, also known as the Madagascar tree boa or Malagasy tree boa, is a boa species endemic to the island of Madagascar. It was once considered conspecific with the Nosy Komba ground boa (Sanzinia volontany). Like all other boas, it is non-venomous.
Adults average 4–5 feet (122–152 cm) in length, although 6–7 foot (183–213 cm) specimens are not uncommon. Thermoreceptive pits are located between the labial scales. Females are larger than males. It is greenish in colour and is found on the eastern side of Madagascar.
Endemic to Madagascar. The type locality given is "Madagascar". Favors trees and shrubs near streams, rivers, ponds and swamps. This species was classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2006 with the following criteria: A1cd (v2.3, 1994). This means that a population reduction of at least 20% has been observed, estimated, inferred or suspected over the last 10 years or three generations, whichever is the longer, based on a decline in area of occupancy, extent of occurrence and/or quality of habitat, and based on actual or potential levels of exploitation... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar tree boa in Ranomafana National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar tree boa in Ranomafana National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar tree boa sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar tree boa in Ranomafana National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar tree boa in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.