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Western Rainbow Boa
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Snakes

Western Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria (Linnaeus, 1758)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishWestern Rainbow Boa
DutchRegenboogboa
SpanishBoa arco iris
Chinese虹蚺
Sranan Tongosneki (general name for the group)
Scientific nameEpicrates cenchria (Linnaeus, 1758)

About this species

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.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassSquamata
FamilyBoidae
GenusEpicrates

In Suriname

65Records in Suriname
15iNaturalist observations
1828First record
2026Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini8
  • Para7
  • Brokopondo3
  • Commewijne1
  • Marowijne1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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