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spectacled caiman

Caiman crocodilus

Photo by Jeff Dreier
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large; rounder snout than American crocodiles that also occur in the area

Habitat:

Pacific lowland forest

Notes:

Observed on trail 50 feet from aquatic habitat; nearby pit in sandy soil suggests possible nest location

Reference Links:

Spectacled caiman

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Comments (1)
Yaniv and Sarit Wainer
Great spotting! It would be great if you added it to the "Reptiles of Costa Rica" mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1589986014

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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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