Specimen Information

Caiman crocodilus
Caiman crocodilus
(Common Caiman)
Reptiles-Crocodilians
Exotic

Specimen ID115706
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusCaiman
Speciescrocodilus
Common NameCommon Caiman
StateCA
CountyKern
LocalityArvin, approximately 1.5 miles west
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMiddle Kern-Upper Tehachapi-Grapevine
HUC8 Number18030003
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year1989
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusfailed
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDan C. Holland
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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