American Crocodile
American crocodile is a type of crocodilian occurring in the Americas. It is susceptible to cold. The species is known to be less aggressive.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Superorder | Crocodylomorpha |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Scientific Name | Crocodylus acutus |
| Other Names | Central American Alligator, South American Alligator, American Saltwater Crocodile |
| Size | Males: 4.1 – 4.8 m; larger specimens can measure 6.1m Females: 2.5 to 3 m |
| Weight | Male: Around 400 kg; larger specimens can weigh up to 907 kg Female: Up to 173 kg |
| Color | Uniform grayish-green with yellow or white undersides |
| Distribution | Southern Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, southern half of Florida |
| Habitat | Coastal areas, brackish lakes, mangrove swamps, cays, lagoons |
| Diet | Fishes, Birds, mammals, crabs, snails, turtles, frogs, occasionally carrion, snakes, cattle’s |
| Hibernation Fact | Do not hibernate |
| Breeding Season | End of fall season or early winter |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 30 to 70 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 75 to 80 days |
| Reproductive Age | 8 to 10 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 60 to 70 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
American Crocodile Pictures Gallery
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- American Crocodile Diet
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- American Crocodile Eating
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- American Crocodile Habitat
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- American Crocodile Images
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- American Crocodile in Water
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- American Crocodile Photos
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- American Crocodile Pictures
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- American Crocodile Range
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- American Crocodile
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- American Crocodiles
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- Baby American Crocodile
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- Crocodile American
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- Crocodylus Acutus
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- Largest American Crocodile
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- The American Crocodile
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- American Crocodile Teeth
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- American Crocodile Attacks
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- American Crocodile Map
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- American Crocodile Skull
Published on November 9th 2016 by staff under Crocodiles,Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 7th April 2020.
