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Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

Description:

A dark colored Caiman with more than 10 feet long in lenght

Habitat:

Rivers and lakes in tha amazon basin

Notes:

It was spotted in the Guayabero river near La Macarena very early in the morning. according with the local people it is very unuusal to see this animal in the river, they spend most of their time hidden in lagoons deep in the jungles of Serrania de La Macarena.

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ivanrey969
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ivanrey969

Meta, Colombia

Spotted on Aug 17, 2009
Submitted on Oct 26, 2011

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