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Spectacled Caiman

Caiman crocodilus

Location
Central America
Date
October 27, 2012
Photograph byJose G Martinez-Fonseca

Description

The Spectacled Caiman gets its name from the ridge between its eyes. This species can reach 2.5 meters in total length and weigh about 45 kilograms. They feed mostly on small mammals and birds but can also eat crabs, fish, and snails. The newborns can rely on a diet rich in insects and other arthropods. The species can be found from Mexico to Brazil and have been introduced in other countries like Cuba and Puerto Rico.

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Learn moreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectacled_caiman
Jose G Martinez-Fonseca

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Jose G Martinez-Fonseca

Wildlife and landscape photographer, PhD student at Northern Arizona University

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Spectacled Caiman

Photograph by Jose G Martinez-Fonseca