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American Crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

This very young American Crocodile is resting in El Salado mangrove. It is younger than a year old. About 60 cm long.

Habitat:

El Salado mangrove is the only federally protected natural area within a city. Developers wanted to turn it in stores and business but the people of Puerto Vallarta defended the place and it is a protected area now. It is home to many birds, reptiles, etc.It is a triumph for the wildlife and the local people over powerful economic interests.

Notes:

This is my spotting No. 4,700

Reference Links:

American crocodile

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Comments (21)
triggsturner
Congratulations Luis on both your SOTD and turning over 4700 spotting. Your entries are always a delight. Thank you.
Leuba Ridgway
It always amazes me how lifeless they can look. Great spotting - Congratulations for both the SOTD and for getting to 4,700. Well done Luis !
LuisStevens
Thank you Project Noah. Thank you Ashley. I'm honored.
LauraMaria
Wow, what a gorgeous spotting Luis! He's a cute little baby :) Congrats!
AshleyT
Congrats Luis, this little Crocodile has been chosen as Spotting of the Day! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156448381210603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/689300395387138050
LuisStevens
Thank you Sukanya, Mark and Nayeli for your kind words.
Nayeli
Se ve muy lindo este cocodrilo :)
SukanyaDatta
Such a lovely spot to occupy. (Both the croc and number 4700 ; Congrats...and many more to come) I really like the way it is " perched" on that branch.
LeanneGardner
Congratulations on your 4,700th spotting Luis and what a beauty it is. Love that photo of him/her.

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PublishedJanuary 16, 2016

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