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Black Caiman
The black caiman, being the top of the food chain, is the largest predator species in the Amazon. The complexion of the caiman helps it camouflage against the darkness of night, when it goes hunting.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Alligatoridae |
| Genus | Melanosuchus |
| Scientific Name | Melanosuchus niger |
| Length | 5-6 m (16-20 ft) |
| Weight | Males: 880-1,110 lb(362-498kg) Females: 209-220 lb(94-99 kg) |
| Coloration | Black to dark grey plated skin |
| Distribution | South America |
| Habitat | Flooded savannahs (seasonally), slow-moving water bodies, and lakes |
| Diet | Spectacled caimans, piranhas, catfish, anacondas, deer, tapirs, armadillos, giant otters, birds, and sloths |
| Breeding Season | In the last leg of the dry season |
| Clutch Size | Around 65 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Conservation Dependent |
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Published on June 13th 2019 by staff under Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 17th June 2019.
