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The black caiman is the largest caiman species in the world and is found in the slow-moving rivers and lakes that surround the Amazon basin. The smallest species is the Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus), which grows to 1.2 to 1.5 m (3.9 to 4.9 ft) long. There are six different species of caiman found throughout the watery jungle ...
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in the Cayman Islands.There are the mammal species in the Cayman Islands, of which one is believed to be threatened. [1]The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
The black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) is a crocodilian reptile endemic to South America.With a maximum length of around 5 to 6 m (16 to 20 ft) and a mass of over 450 kg (1,000 lb), [6] it is the largest living species of the family Alligatoridae, and the third-largest crocodilian in the Neotropical realm.
The Fauna of the Cayman Islands include species unique to the islands, including the blue iguana, also known as the Grand Cayman iguana (Cyclura lewisi) . [1]
Fauna (animal species) of the Cayman Islands — a nation in the western Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean Islands. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus), also known as the white caiman, [6] common caiman, [7] and speckled caiman, [8] is a crocodilian in the family Alligatoridae.It is brownish-, greenish-, or yellowish-gray colored and has a spectacle-like ridge between its eyes, which is where its common name come from.
This is a list of the mammal species of Vietnam. ... Assam macaque, M. assamensis NT [9] Crab-eating macaque, M. fascicularis VU ... "Animal Diversity Web".
With a total length averaging 1.4 m (4.6 ft) for males and up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) for females, Cuvier's dwarf caiman is not only the smallest extant species in the alligator and caiman family, but also the smallest of all crocodilians (unless the Congo dwarf crocodile is considered a valid species). [5]