Broad-snouted caiman — size comparison

The broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) inhabits eastern South American wetlands, including swamps, densely vegetated marshes and fresh waters. Its short,

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wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Broad-snouted caiman

Caiman latirostris

ok. 2 mAdult individual · pozycja leżąca
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
Brak zweryfikowanego zakresu
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,52
Broad-snouted caimanTotal lengthapprox. 2 m

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Person: 170 cm
Broad-snouted caiman — size comparison — facts and sources

The broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) inhabits eastern South American wetlands, including swamps, densely vegetated marshes and fresh waters. Its short, broad head distinguishes it from narrower-snouted caimans. Powerful jaws crush shells among other foods, and aquatic vegetation provides resting cover.

Where its range overlaps with the yacare caiman, it also occupies heavily vegetated waters. It eats molluscs, crustaceans, fish and other animals.

The nest is a mound; the female stays near the eggs and helps hatchlings reach water.

Mierzymy długość całkowitą od pyska do końca ogona, bez rogów. Przedstawiony osobnik leży, a boczny ogon jest wyprostowany. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Ujęcie przednie jest przybliżoną projekcją i nie stanowi osobnego pomiaru biologicznego.

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