"You can find me in the mangroves of Tumbes (Piura)."
American Crocodile (Tumbes Crocodile)
Crocodylus acutus
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Reptilia |
| Orden | Crocodylia |
| Peso | 220 - 450 kg |
| Longitud | 3 - 6 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
VU Vulnerable
¿Quién soy?
I am the only crocodile in Peru. My head is narrow, and my mouth is long. The males of my species are usually slightly larger than the females. My scales are olive-brown. Females can build nests 1.5 m depth. There are 30 to 60 eggs per nest covered with litter and branches. Once the hatchlings leave the nest, they quickly disperse and are left on their own. I am a lonely creature, and I can live until 70 years..
¿De qué me alimento?
I am an opportunistic predator; I usually feed on fish, turtles, crustaceans, iguanas, small alligators, birds, and mammals.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in the mouths of large rivers in coastal areas, mangroves, and lagoons. You can find me from the United States to the Tumbes river in Peru.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Aquatic vision?
We, the crocodiles of Tumbes, have a protective eyelid that allows us to see underwater, plus, the structure of our iris gives us good night vision.
