🌿Native Nature

Central American Boa

Boa imperator

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Boidae ›Genus: Boa

About

Boa imperator is a large, heavy-bodied, nonvenomous species of snake, of the boa genus, that is commonly kept in captivity. Boa imperator is part of the family Boidae and is found in Mexico, Central America and South America west of the Andes Mountains (primarily Colombia). It is commonly called the northern boa, Colombian boa and common northern boa and is frequently and erroneously referred to as the red-tailed boa or Colombian red-tailed boa,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Central American Boa?
The scientific name of Central American Boa is Boa imperator.
What is the conservation status of Central American Boa?
The Central American Boa has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Central American Boa belong to?
Central American Boa belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Central American Boa belong to?
Central American Boa belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Central American Boa belong to?
Central American Boa belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Central American Boa belong to?
Central American Boa belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Central American Boa belong to?
Central American Boa belongs to the family Boidae.
What genus does Central American Boa belong to?
Central American Boa belongs to the genus Boa.