Mexican Crocodile
Mexican Crocodile are abundantly found in a small region in the South American continent. This is a fresh water crocodile species.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Crocodilia |
Family | Crocodylidae |
Subfamily | Crocodylinae |
Genus | Crocodylus |
Species | C. moreletii |
Scientific Name | Crocodylusmoreletii |
Other Names | Morelet’s Crocodiles |
Length | 3 metres (9.8 ft) approx. |
Coloration | Combination of beige and dark gray |
Distribution | In the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala |
Habitat | Fresh water bodies |
Diet | Anything that they can overpower |
Breeding Season | April to June |
Clutch Size | 20 to 45 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 5th 2017 by staff under Crocodiles,Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.