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Distribution of Crocodiles
Where Do The Crocodiles Live In The World?
Crocodile Species
How Many Crocodile Species Live In The World?
American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
Throughout theCaribbean Basin, including many of the Caribbean islands andSouth Florida
A larger sized species, with grayish color and a prominent V-shaped snout. Prefers brackishwater but also inhabits lower stretches of rivers and true marine environments. This species is one of the rare species that exhibits sea-going behavior regularly, which explains the great distribution throughout the Caribbean. It is also found in hypersaline lakes such as Lago Enriquillo, in the Dominican Republic, which has one of the largest populations of this species. Diet consists mostly of aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates. Classified asVulnerable, but certain local populations under greater threat.
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A medium sized species with a narrow and elongated snout. Lives in freshwater habitats within tropical forests of the continent. Feeds mostly on fish but also other small to medium sized vertebrates. Possibly belongs to its own monotypic genus, Mecistops. Insufficient data on conservation.
Throughout theCaribbean Basin, including many of the Caribbean islands andSouth Florida
Slender-snouted crocodile
(Crocodylus cataphractus)
This is a large species with a relatively elongated snout and a pale tan coloration with scattered dark brown markings. Lives primarily in the Orinoco Basin. Despite having a rather narrow snout, preys on a wide variety of vertebrates, including large mammals. It is aCritically Endangered species.
