Gallery description : black caiman pictures

Caiman (caimaninae) is an animal of the reptile type. It lives in mangroves, marshes and swamps. The animal weights about 100kg - 500kg (220lbs - 1,102lbs) and lives for 30 - 40 years. Humans, jaguars predators are the dangerous creatures for caimans. See the table below for more facts.

Facts about caimans
NameCaiman
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
DietCarnivore
GenusCaimaninae
ClassReptilia
PredatorsHumans, jaguars
TypeReptile
Skin TypeScales
Top Speed48km/h (30mph)
Average Clutch Size30
Main PreyFish, insects, birds
Scientific NameCaimaninae
Life Span30 - 40 years
HabitatMangroves, marshes and swamps
Distinctive FeaturesNarrow body shape and long tail
OrderCrocodilia
FamilyAlligatoridae
Weight100kg - 500kg (220lbs - 1,102lbs)
LifestyleSolitary
Size (L)1.1m - 5m (43in - 197in)
Conservation StatusThreatened
ColourGreen, brown, black, grey
Image Details
Description Black caiman pictures. Large Black Caiman Black caiman
Width 1520 pixels
Heigh 960 pixels
File type JPG
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