Mexican crocodile

Crocodylus moreletii

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Description

Crocodylus moreletii is a modest sized crocodilian found only in fresh waters of the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. It usually grows to about 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length. It is a Least Concern species. Other names: Morelet's crocodile. Taxonomy and etymology Morelet's crocodil... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Mexico South East Belize Mexico +6 more in Seabook

Colors

black

brown

green

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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