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Cuban crocodile

Crocodylus rhombifer

Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer)Critically endangered

Photo: Eric Mas Casas · CC BY 3.0

Reptilecarnivore

The Cuban crocodile is a rare reptile found only in Cuba. These crocodiles are smaller than some of their cousins, with most adults being about the length of a tall person. They're known for their strong legs and ability to leap out of the water with surprising agility.

  • Males can grow up to 3.5 meters long, about the length of a small car.
  • An average adult weighs between 70-80 kg, roughly as much as an adult human.
  • Young Cuban crocodiles have bold yellow and black patterns that fade as they age.
FreshwaterWetlandNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Reptile
Scientific name
Crocodylus rhombifer
Habitat
Freshwater, Wetland
Regions in this directory
North America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Critically Endangered (CR)
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