Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID115738
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusCaiman
Speciescrocodilus
Common NameCommon Caiman
StateFL
CountySeminole
LocalityLake Jessup on St. Johns River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080101
HUC10 NameLake Jessup
HUC10 Number0308010111
HUC12 NameLake Jessup
HUC12 Number030801011105
Map
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Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12082
Author:Ellis, T.M.
Date:1980
Title:Caiman crocodilus: an established exotic in south Florida.
Journal:Copeia
Volume:1980
Issue:1
Pages:152-154
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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