Green Anaconda

LC Carnivore Swamps, Marshes
Up to 97.5 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
24 km/h
Top Speed
South America
Found In

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
Weight (kg)97.5avg 90Speed (km/h)24avg 20Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 23.8

Habitat & Distribution

The Green Anaconda inhabits swamps, marshes habitats. It can be found in South America.

Typical coloring: Olive-green.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Carnivore
Predators: Jaguars, Caymans

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Green Anaconda is a solitary species belonging to the Boidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 150–160 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 80
Lifespan: 10–15 years

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