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Broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris)  Broad-snouted caiman in Parque Das Aves, Brazil. Brazil,Broad-snouted caiman,Caiman,Caiman latirostris,Parque Das Aves,Reptiles Click/tap to enlarge

Broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris)

Broad-snouted caiman in Parque Das Aves, Brazil.

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The broad-snouted caiman is a crocodilian reptile found in eastern and central South America, including southeastern Brazil, northern Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. It is found mostly in freshwater marshes, swamps, and mangroves. Usually, in still or very slow moving waters. It will often utilize human made cow ponds.

Similar species: Crocodilia
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 8, 2011. Captured Oct 8, 2011 10:37.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/3200s
  • ISO640
  • 500mm