Dark-Spotted Anaconda
Eunectes deschauenseei
A rare, poorly known anaconda species restricted to coastal marshes of northeastern Brazil and French Guiana.
- Venomous?
- Non-venomous
- Adult length
- 2-3 m (6.5-10 ft)
- Range
- Northeastern Brazil and French Guiana
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Overview
The Dark-Spotted Anaconda is among the least known of the recognized anaconda species, occupying a much smaller range than its more famous relatives, the green and yellow anacondas.
It is adapted to coastal wetland habitats and remains poorly studied due to its remote and limited distribution.
How to identify it
- Smaller and more slender than the Green Anaconda
- Olive-green to grayish base color with dark, well-defined spots or blotches along the body
- Smooth scales, nostrils and eyes positioned high on the head for aquatic life
- Stout, muscular body typical of anacondas though smaller overall
- Distinguished from other anacondas primarily by its restricted coastal range and pattern details
Habitat & range
Found in coastal marshes, swamps, and flooded grasslands of northeastern Brazil (Amapá) and coastal French Guiana, closely tied to wetland systems.
Behavior, diet & reproduction
Highly aquatic, spending much of its time submerged or partially submerged in marshes. Ambushes fish, birds, and small to medium mammals. Reproduces via live birth, as in other anacondas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dark-Spotted Anaconda venomous?
No, it is a non-venomous constrictor.
How does it differ from the Green Anaconda?
It is smaller, more slender, and restricted to a much smaller coastal range in northeastern South America, whereas the Green Anaconda is larger and far more widespread.
Where is it found?
Coastal marshes of northeastern Brazil and French Guiana.
Is it well studied?
No, it is one of the least studied anaconda species due to its remote habitat and limited range.
Dark-Spotted Anaconda guides
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