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Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman
The Cuvier’s dwarf caiman is a small caiman species, specifically the smallest in terms of the New World. The name has been given after the French Zoologist, Mr. Georges Cuvier.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Alligatoridae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Scientific Name | Paleosuchus palpebrosus |
| Other Names | Cuvier’s caiman, dwarf caiman, musky caiman, and wedge-head caiman(in pet trade) |
| Length | Males: Around 4.6 ft (55.2 in)Females: Around 3.9 ft (46.8 in) |
| Coloration | Brownish black body with darker brown head |
| Distribution | Central and northern South America |
| Habitat | Fast flowing streams, lakes of forested areas |
| Diet | Shrimps, crabs, birds, mollusks, fish and amphibians |
| Clutch Size | 10-25 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Pictures Gallery
Adult Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman 
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Care 
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Enclosure 
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Full Grown 
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Images 
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman Pet 
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman 
Paleosuchus Palpebrosus
Published on June 25th 2019 by staff under Alligators. Article was last reviewed on 25th June 2019.
