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Northern Annulated Tree Boa
Corallus annulatus
This species is typically quite shy and often spends time on the ground under cover. It is found throughout Central and northern South America in scattered populations.


 
Ecuadorian Annulated Tree Boa
Corallus blombergi
The Ecuadorian population of annulated tree boas was recently given a full species status by Henderson et al. in 2001


 
 
Emerald Tree Boa
Corallus caninus
The classic denizen of the rainforest. This large species is found throughout the rainforests of South America. Its name comes from the brilliant green coloration of adult animals.


 
Cook's Tree Boa
Corallus cookii
Often mistakenly called Amazon tree boas due to prior taxonomic confusion, this species is found only on the island of St. Vincent and is uncommon in herpetoculture.


 
 
Cropan's Boa
Corallus cropanii
This is certainly one of the rarest of boids, if not the rarest of all snakes. The Cropan's boa is different from other Corallus and is known from only three preserved specimens from São Paulo, Brazil.


 
Grenada Bank Tree Boa
Corallus grenadensis
A completely insular species, the Grenadian Bank tree boa is found throughout several islands north of Venezuela. This species and the Amazon tree boa exhibit the most polymorphism of the hortulanus complex.


 
 
Amazon Tree Boa
Corallus hortulanus
With the largest distribution of the genus, it is no wonder the Amazon tree boa is so polymorphic. The variable colors allow for this species to adapt to the various habitats they use throughout their range.


 
Central American Tree Boa
Corallus ruschenbergerii
This is the largest of the hortulanus complex with large individuals rivaling the emerald tree boa for girth. This species is the northernmost of the tree boas and is also found on a few islands.