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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. Populations occur from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of southern Mexico to South America as far as Peru and Venezuela. It also lives within many river systems on Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. Within the United States the American crocodile is only found within the southern half of Florida.

Similar species: Crocodilia
Species identified by Stephanie Smith
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Uploaded Oct 11, 2012. Captured in 100 Harborside Dr, Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, MA 02128, USA.