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American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)

American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) Cozumel
American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) Cozumel

About American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Reptiles
  • Order: Alligators and Crocodiles
  • Family: Crocodiles

The American crocodile is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas, with populations present from South Florida, the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola, and the coasts of Mexico to as far south as Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Source: Wikipedia

Lifelists

Trips

Visits

  • 2001-12-31

    La Tovara, Mexico

  • 2008-01-07

    La Tovara, Mexico
    Image from 2008-01-07
    Image from 2008-01-07
    Image from 2008-01-07

  • 2009-01-14

    Cozumel, Mexico
    A very large one (8ft +) called "Jorge" was close to the road near the Punta Sur Lighthouse.
    Image from 2009-01-14

  • 2009-02-18

    Parque National Palo Verde, Costa Rica

  • 2009-02-25

    Corcovado National Park - La Sirena, Costa Rica

  • 2009-03-05

    Isla Coiba, Panama

  • 2015-10-28

    Parque Nacional Soberania, Panama

  • 2015-10-29

    Parque Nacional Soberania, Panama