Specimen ID | 282961 |
Group | Reptiles-Crocodilians |
Genus | Crocodylus |
Species | niloticus |
Common Name | Nile Crocodile |
State | FL |
County | Miami-Dade |
Locality | C-103 Canal at Krome Avenue and 280th St. in Redland |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Florida Southeast Coast |
HUC8 Number | 03090206 |
HUC10 Name | Coral Gables |
HUC10 Number | 0309020616 |
HUC12 Name | Mowery Canal |
HUC12 Number | 030902061605 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 6 |
Collection Month | 4 |
Collection Year | 2012 |
Year Accuracy | Publication Year |
Potential Pathway | escaped captivity farm |
Status | failed |
Reference 1 |
Ref. Number: | 25645 |
Author: | Morgan, C. |
Date: | 2012 |
Title: | A more dangerous crocodile surfaces in Florida. |
Publisher: | The Seattle Times. |
Issue: | December 8 |
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Reference 2 |
Ref. Number: | 25646 |
Author: | Morgan, C. |
Date: | 2012 |
Title: | Hunting a man-eating croc in South Florida. |
Publisher: | Miami Herald |
Issue: | November 25 |
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Reference 3 |
Ref. Number: | 25648 |
Author: | Associated Press. |
Date: | 2012 |
Title: | Nile crocodile hunted near Miami as potential danger. |
Publisher: | USA Today |
Issue: | November 30 |
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Comments | "One has been located on Krome Ave and 220th, C-103 Canal". Actual canal runs under Krome Ave at 280th St. Only observed; not captured. |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
Number Collected | 1 |
Year Class | juvenile |
Size | 3+ ft |