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spectacled caiman

Caiman crocodilus

Description:

Large; rounder snout than American crocodiles that also occur in the area

Habitat:

Pacific lowland forest

Notes:

Observed on trail 50 feet from aquatic habitat; nearby pit in sandy soil suggests possible nest location

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1 Comment

Great spotting! It would be great if you added it to the "Reptiles of Costa Rica" mission:
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1589...

Jeff Dreier
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Jeff Dreier

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Spotted on May 25, 2013
Submitted on Jun 14, 2013

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