Largest Anaconda Species in the Amazon
The green anaconda is the heaviest and one of the longest snakes in the world. It lives in the Amazon basin and is adapted to slow-moving rivers and flooded forests.
Record-Size Anacondas and Verified Measurements
Most large anacondas are around 5 to 6 meters long. Some historical reports describe specimens over 7 meters, but reliable measurements are rare. The green anaconda is recognized as the heaviest snake species on Earth.
Habitat, Diet, and Behavior
Anacondas hunt in shallow waters and wetlands. They feed on capybaras, caimans, and large fish. Their size and semi-aquatic lifestyle help them ambush prey in the Amazon.
Learn more about anacondas and their Amazon habitat at National Geographic.
