Phoenix Rising Jungle Book 177 - Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

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Phoenix Rising Jungle Book 177 - Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

From: burnin@purgatory.com
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.animals
Subject: new PR-JBs - pr-jb177_dwarf_caimen.jpg (1/1)
Date: 13 Nov 1999 13:10:11 GMT

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From: John White
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.animals
Subject: Re: new PR-JBs - pr-jb177_dwarf_caimen.jpg (1/1)
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 10:28:45 -0500

Great photo of a Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)!
Where was this photo taken?

Thanks,

John White
Reptiles & Amphibians of Virginia - http://www.erols.com/reptiles/
Wildlife & Nature Photographs - http://members.xoom.com/crocodilians/

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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).

Cuvier's smooth-fronted caiman
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