About this species
Epicrates maurus is a species of non-venomous constrictor in the family Boidae, commonly found in the Amazon region of South America. The common name for this species is the brown rainbow boa. This species is semi-arboreal, spending time both on the ground and climbing trees and shrubs, although they are also known to swim. They are nocturnal and primarily active in the middle of the night. Rainbow boas are known for their attractive iridescent sheen on their scales in the sunlight.
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La boa tornasol, boa de acero, boa chocolate o boa arco iris colombiana (Epicrates maurus) es una especie terrestre del género Epicrates, de la familia de las boas en el suborden de las serpientes. Habita en regiones cálidas del sur de América Central y el noroeste de América del Sur.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Squamata |
| Family | Boidae |
| Genus | Epicrates |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
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Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
