Western Rainbow Boa
Epicrates cenchria
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
The rainbow boa is a boa species endemic to South America. A semi-arboreal species, it is known for its attractive iridescent/holographic sheen caused by structural coloration. Five subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Boidae
- Genus
- Epicrates