Endemic to South America, the Green Anaconda is a carnivore species inhabiting swamps, marshes habitats. Weighing Up to 97.5 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Green Anaconda | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 97.5 kg | 90 kg | ↑ 8% |
| Height | 550 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 24 km/h | 20 km/h | ↑ 20% |
| Avg Speed | 20 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Green Anaconda inhabits swamps, marshes habitats. It can be found in South America.
Typical coloring: Olive-green.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Green Anaconda is a solitary species belonging to the Boidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Green Anaconda is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore reptiles, the Green Anaconda’s weight of Up to 97.5 kg is comparable to the group median of 90 kg.
Weight rank: #13 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Green Anaconda weigh?
A Green Anaconda typically weighs Up to 97.5 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 90 kg among carnivore reptiles.
What is the conservation status of the Green Anaconda?
The Green Anaconda is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Green Anaconda live?
The Green Anaconda is found in South America, in swamps, marshes habitats.
How does the Green Anaconda reproduce?
The Green Anaconda has a gestation period of 150–160 days and typically produces Up to 80 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026