Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)

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Subject:	Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)
Poster:	John White (reptiles@erols.com)

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Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)

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Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is a small crocodilian in the alligator family from northern and central South America. It lives in riverine forests, flooded forests near lakes, and near fast-flowing rivers and streams. It can traverse dry land to reach temporary pools and tolerates colder water than other species of caimans. Other common names for this species include the musky caiman, the dwarf caiman, Cuvier's caiman, wedge-head caiman, and the smooth-fronted caiman (the latter name is also used for P. trigonatus).

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