Madagascar Ground Boa
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| Acrantophis madagascariensis Duméril & Bibron, 1844 |
The Madagascar Ground Boa (Acrantophis madagascariensis) is the largest snake species occurring on the island of Madagascar, and can be found in the Madagascar dry deciduous forests. It is a member of the Boinae subfamily of the Boidae family.
[edit] Description
The Madagascar ground boa has diamond-like markings on its back, in subtle shades of brown and orange, serving as an excellent camouflage in its dark, leaf littered environment of the forest floor.
They grow to be very large snakes, with lengths that can vary from as much as 6 to 13 feet. Males are typically smaller than the females.
[edit] Conservation status
Due to its limited range and habitat destruction, it is listed by the IUCN as Vulnerable and is a CITES Appendix I which puts heavy restrictions on its international trade.
[edit] References
- Species Acrantophis madagascariensis at the Species2000 Database
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Acrantophis madagascariensis
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