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

Impact ID4782
Impact TypeRecreation
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Puerto Rico, nonindigenous sportfish Micropterus salmoides (Largemouth Bass) and Cichla ocellaris (Peacock Cichlid) that occur in waters with nonindigenous Caiman crocodilus are infested with larval caiman tongueworms (Pentastomida, Sebekidae), which could impact their populations.
Reference16783
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationPuerto Rico

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