American Crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Reptilia · Crocodylidae

About

The American crocodile is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas, with populations present from South Florida, the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola, and the coasts of Mexico to as far south as Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

They are also found in hypersaline lakes; one of the largest known populations inhabits Lago Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Waters such as mangrove swamps

Diet

Prey on American crocodile eggs occasionally, although in several cases were caught by the mother American crocodile and eaten.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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