Cuvier’s dwarf caiman
Paleosuchus palpebrosus
Distribution
South America, from Colombia to southern Brazil.
Habitat
rivers, swamps, wetlands
Method of reproduction
oviparous
Incubation
3 months
Number of eggs
10-25
Longevity
60 years in captivity
Weight
20 kg
Size
up to 1.6 m long
Diet
carnivorous, piscivorous
Conservation status
:
Not Threatened
The smallest crocodilians!
Living in or near fresh water, this species has only been discovered
recently, and observations are difficult because it is solitary, very discreet and fearful.
A nocturnal hunter, this reptile feeds on small animals such as frogs, snails, crabs, birds, reptiles and small mammals.
