Spectacled caiman — size comparison

The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) occurs in Central America and northern South America. It inhabits slow rivers, lakes and wetlands. High-set eyes and n

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

Spectacled caiman

Caiman crocodilus

ok. 1,8 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
Spectacled caimanTotal lengthapprox. 1.8 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
Spectacled caiman — size comparison — facts and sources

The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) occurs in Central America and northern South America. It inhabits slow rivers, lakes and wetlands. High-set eyes and nostrils allow observation while almost entirely submerged. Young take smaller foods than adults.

It hunts mainly at night, resting in water or basking ashore during the day. A distinctive bony bridge between the eyes separates it from many relatives. It eats fish, crustaceans and other small animals.

A female builds a plant-material mound and tends the young. Nest temperature influences offspring sex. Females are smaller than males.

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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