Corallus ruschenbergerii (Cope, 1875)

Genus Size Ranking

Corallus ruschenbergerii is one of the largest species in the genus Corallus.

Adult Size

Adult individuals reach a maximum total length (including the tail) of 2 meters, or 6 feet 7 inches.

Body Coloration

Its base coloration typically falls into shades of yellow, brown, or gray, though populations native to Trinidad and Tobago are often patternless and solid bronze.

General Distribution

This species is distributed across Lower Central America and northern South America.

Lower Central America Range

In Lower Central America, it occurs in southwestern Costa Rica, south of 10° N, throughout Panama, and on the Panamanian islands of Isla del Rey, Isla Contadora, Isla de Cébaco, and Isla Suscantupu.

Northern South America Range

In South America, it is found in Colombia east of the Andes, north of the Cordillera Central, and north of the Cordillera Oriental; in northern Venezuela north of the Cordillera de Mérida, within the Río Orinoco drainage, north and west of the Guiana Shield, and east of the Orinoco Delta.

Island Range

It also occurs on the islands of Isla Margarita, Trinidad, and Tobago.

Type Locality

Its officially recorded type locality is Panama.

Elevation Range

Corallus ruschenbergerii is a relatively common species that occupies a broad range of habitats, ranging from near sea level up to around 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level.

Habitat Types

Habitats it can be found in include mangroves, riparian forests, wet lowland forests, dry lowland forests, tree-lined savanna, and palm groves.

Activity Pattern

This species is nocturnal.