Yacare Caiman
The Yacare Caiman is a small and medium-sized species of caiman endemic to a long range in the continent of South America.With about 10 million individuals currently existing, it is probably the earth’s largest single crocodilian species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Alligatoridae |
| Genus | Caiman |
| Species | C. yacare |
| Scientific Name | Caiman yacare |
| Other Names | Jacaré (Portuguese) |
| Length | 2 or 2.5 m (6.6 or 8.2 ft) |
| Coloration | Beige, gray, dark gray, or grayish brown with dark color patterns |
| Distribution | Northeast of Argentina, Uruguay, south east of Peru, east Bolivia, central to southwest Brazil, and the rivers of Paraguay |
| Habitat | Swamps, marshes, fresh water rivers |
| Diet | Mostly fish (especially piranha), but also reptiles, small mammals and birds |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 3rd 2017 by staff under Caimans,Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
