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Caiman This caiman was found in Costa Rica. Many people often confuse caimans with a similar species called the crocodile Caiman crocodilus,Spectacled caiman Click/tap to enlarge

Caiman

This caiman was found in Costa Rica. Many people often confuse caimans with a similar species called the crocodile

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  1. That bony ridge across its nose looks like it is wearing a pair of spectacles...hence the name Spectacled Caiman. Posted 11 years ago
  2. Nice close-up Posted 11 years ago

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The spectacled caiman, also known as the white caiman or common caiman, is a crocodilian reptile found in much of Central and South America. It lives in a range of lowland wetland and riverine habitat types and can tolerate salt water as well as fresh; due in part to this adaptability it is the most common of all crocodilian species.

Similar species: Crocodilia
Species identified by Lilygirl
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Uploaded Aug 3, 2014. Captured Mar 31, 2013 10:12.
  • NIKON D3100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/640s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm