Broad-snouted Caiman
The Broad-snouted Caiman is a species of freshwater crocodilian reptiles endemic to parts of the South American continent.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Crocodilia |
Family | Alligatoridae |
Genus | Caiman |
Species | C. latirostris |
Scientific Name | Caiman latirostris |
Length | 2 to 2.5 m (6.6 to 8.2 ft) |
Coloration | Gray to grayish beige or brown |
Distribution | Southeastern regions of Brazil, north of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia |
Habitat | Freshwater marshes, mangroves and swamps |
Diet | Mainly small invertebrates like turtles and snails |
Clutch Size | 18 to 50 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern (IUCN 2.3) |
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Published on March 4th 2017 by staff under Caimans,Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.