Spectacled caiman
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Alligatoridae |
Body lenght
1,5-3 m
Body weight
max 58 kg
Habitat
inhabit forests and swamps and are often seen on the banks of rivers and lake
Distribution
various countries throughout the
Americas
Conservation status
Spectacled caiman
Caiman crocodilus
Our animal
...
Diet
carnivorous, mainly crabs, fish, small mammals, amphibians and snails
Reproduction
lay 14-40 eggs, hatch in about 90 days
- The Spectacled caiman is the only species of caiman that has a third camouflage membrane called the eyelid, which allows the caiman's eye to be half-open while underwater. This allows them to hunt while most of their body is underwater, with only their nose and eyes on the surface