ha ha, I'm a tiny crocodilian...Crocodilian records
| Description: | Above is a dwarf caiman, a relatively small crocodilian that inhabits south america, primarily Brazil. This is the smallest crocodilian, and here are some other records.
Largest crocodilian--Saltwater crocodile, over twenty feet long. These huge animals name is a misnomer, they in fact also frequently inhabit freshwater streams.
Biggest alligator--Teh amrican alligator can grow over fifteen feet, and lives in louisiana and florida.
Largest caiman--Black caimans have been found up to seventeen feet long, and may possibly reach twenty feet long. These huge crocodilses are eaten by large pythons and boas, despiter their very immense size.
Crocodile with the thinnest snout--The Gavial or Gharial's snout is between one and three inches wide, perfect for snagging fish clean out of the water.
Rarest crocodilian--The chienese crocodile is basically extinct in the wild, less than a hundred left. |
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