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American Crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

Description:

Photo take in a mangrove area near the coast a rainy day this one is a medium size crocodile about 2 m long i have the chance to take some shots really close then it moves inside a cave under ground. The American crocodile is a quadruped, with four short, splayed legs, a long, powerful tail and a scaly hide with rows of ossified scutes running down its back and tail. Its snout is elongated and includes a strong pair of jaws. Its eyes have nictitating membranes for protection along with lachrymal glands, which produce tears.he nostrils, eyes, and ears are situated on the top of its head, so the rest of the body can be concealed underwater for surprise attacks. Camouflage also helps them prey on food. The snout is relatively longer and narrower than the American alligator.

Habitat:

Populations occur from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of southern Florida, Mexico to South America as far as Peru and Venezuela. Wikipedia.

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2 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Thanks Scott i been lucky or just is the season and they move more this time of the year.

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 11 years ago

Another fabulous croc encounter!

Gerardo Aizpuru
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Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on May 25, 2012
Submitted on May 25, 2012

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