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American crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

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Description:

Photographed from a boat on a trip down the Monkey River in Belize.

Species ID Suggestions

American crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

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Scott Frazier
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Comments (4)
Ashish
Great timing..love to see such action of organisms...!!
Scott Frazier
Either the Mexican crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) or the American (C. acutus). Both occur in Belize. Snout is broader in C. moreletii so MAYBE this is C. acutus. Yes, last shot is very cool!
shebebusynow
I really like how you captured the toe splay and the splash in the last shot.
NicoleB
Great shot! Hope it was a big boat you were on :D These guys do creep me out a bit :)

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PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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