Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID271276
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusCaiman
Speciescrocodilus
Common NameCommon Caiman
StateMD
CountyAnne Arundel
Localitypond of Belle Grove Road in Patapsco Valley State Park
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameGunpowder-Patapsco
HUC8 Number02060003
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month8
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19423
Author:Roylance, F.D.
Date:2010
Title:Teen captures wayward 'alligator' in Patapsco River.
Publisher:The Baltimore Sun.
Issue:August 4, 2010
CommentsSpecimen collected.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size2-3 ft


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