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Cuviers dwarf caiman, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands The smallest of crocodiles. Because of its vulnerability, it is stronger plated compared to other crocs. This includes extra plates above the eyes, which resemble &quot;brows&quot;.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61922/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_-_portrait_zie-zoo_netherlands.html" title="Cuviers dwarf caiman - portrait, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/61922_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=U3tW2v1U%2BUC7qzlGCIDySeLzUdo%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Cuviers dwarf caiman - portrait, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands The smallest of crocodiles. Because of its vulnerability, it is stronger plated compared to other crocs. This includes extra plates above the eyes, which resemble &quot;brows&quot;.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61921/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_zie-zoo_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61923/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_-_brow_zie-zoo_netherlands.html Cuviers dwarf caiman,Europe,Netherlands,Paleosuchus palpebrosus,Volkel,World,Zie-Zoo,Zoo" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61923/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_-_brow_zie-zoo_netherlands.html" title="Cuviers dwarf caiman - brow, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/61923_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=XTxNiS3werIBgY8Xm06DRnbxz4k%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Cuviers dwarf caiman - brow, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands The smallest of crocodiles. Because of its vulnerability, it is stronger plated compared to other crocs. This includes extra plates above the eyes, which resemble &quot;brows&quot;.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61921/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_zie-zoo_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61922/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_-_portrait_zie-zoo_netherlands.html Cuviers dwarf caiman,Europe,Netherlands,Paleosuchus palpebrosus,Volkel,World,Zie-Zoo,Zoo" /></a></figure> Cuviers dwarf caiman,Europe,Netherlands,Paleosuchus palpebrosus,Volkel,World,Zie-Zoo,Zoo Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Cuviers dwarf caiman, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands

The smallest of crocodiles. Because of its vulnerability, it is stronger plated compared to other crocs. This includes extra plates above the eyes, which resemble "brows".

Cuviers dwarf caiman - portrait, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands The smallest of crocodiles. Because of its vulnerability, it is stronger plated compared to other crocs. This includes extra plates above the eyes, which resemble "brows".<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61921/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_zie-zoo_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61923/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_-_brow_zie-zoo_netherlands.html Cuviers dwarf caiman,Europe,Netherlands,Paleosuchus palpebrosus,Volkel,World,Zie-Zoo,Zoo

Cuviers dwarf caiman - brow, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands The smallest of crocodiles. Because of its vulnerability, it is stronger plated compared to other crocs. This includes extra plates above the eyes, which resemble "brows".<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61921/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_zie-zoo_netherlands.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61922/cuviers_dwarf_caiman_-_portrait_zie-zoo_netherlands.html Cuviers dwarf caiman,Europe,Netherlands,Paleosuchus palpebrosus,Volkel,World,Zie-Zoo,Zoo

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The Cuviers dwarf caiman

Cuvier's dwarf caiman is a small crocodilian from northern and central South America in the alligator family. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela.

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

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Uploaded Jun 24, 2018. Captured May 6, 2018 15:11.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/30s
  • ISO6400
  • 105mm