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Caiman

Caiman crocodilus

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Field Notes

Description:

Black with stripes
Is it a baby gator or a lizard?

Habitat:

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

Notes:

Captive reptile
Thanks to naturalist for the ID

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
naturalist
It looks to me like this is either an alligator or a caiman, which is like an alligator. Alligators and caimans are crocodilians. Although it may look like it is a lizard, I am most sure it is a crocodilian.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2013

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