Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID241281
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusCaiman
Speciescrocodilus
Common NameCommon Caiman
StatePR
CountyManati
LocalityManati City
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCibuco-Guajataca
HUC8 Number21010002
HUC10 Number2101000202
Map
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Collection Month10
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
CommentsA six-feet long adult was taken out of a sewer.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult
Size6-ft


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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