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Eunectes \Eunectes\ n. a genus of boas consisting of anacondas, large South American snakes that may grow to 25 feet.

Syn: genus Eunectes.

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Eunectes
Common names: anacondas.

Eunectes is a genus of boas found in tropical South America. They are an aquatic group of snakes and include one of the largest snakes in the world, E. murinus, the green anaconda. The name Eunectes is derived from the Greek word Eυνήκτης, which means "good swimmer". Four species are currently recognized.