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Spectacled Caiman

Caiman crocodilus

Description:

The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus), also known as the white caiman or common caiman, is a crocodilian reptile found in much of Central and South America. The Spectacled caiman is a small to mid-sized crocodilian. Males of the species are generally 1.8 to 2 m (5.9 to 6.6 ft), while females are smaller, usually around 1.2–1.4 m (3.9–4.6 ft).

Habitat:

Seen on the bank of the Sarapiqui River near La Selva Biological Research Center in Costa Rica. It lives in a range of lowland wetland and riverine habitat types and can tolerate salt water as well as fresh; due in part to this adaptability it is the most common of all crocodilian species.

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7 Comments

And PURA VIDA!!

WOW!! You are a traveler pamsai!!
Where are you going? If close to Alajuela I go meet you. UnAngelunangel@gmail.com.

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

Yes Gilma, I'm learning a lot too. Only problem is it doesn't stay inside!! Gilma I'm coming back to Costa Rica on the 9th Oct for 2 weeks! Yeah, Pura Vida!

Fantastic, I was so sure it was not an American Crocodile, I was searching and searching and did notice the difference in the "spectacles" Thank you So much, pamsai, EnvUnlimited and S Frazier for all the learning I found myself into... : ) It is so much fun to be a member of PN with all of you. : )

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks S.Frazier... I changed it.

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 10 years ago

Hello. This animal is a spectacled caiman. See the "spectacles" between its eyes. For comparison, this is an American crocodile http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Croc... Cheers

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks EnvUnlimited. yes I thought it was probably an American Crocodile.

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 20, 2013
Submitted on Sep 29, 2013

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