Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
(Paleosuchus Palpebrosus)
The Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman is the smallest member of the crocodilian family. They are native to South America and can swim at a speed of 30 miles per hour.
Fun Facts
Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
Animal Class
Reptile
Distribution
Central America
Habitat
Wetlands and Rivers
Size
Four to five feet in length
Diet
Carnivorous. Eat a wide array of vertebrates and invertebrates.
Appearance
Dark brown / black in colour
Lifespan
20-40 years
Did you know?
The Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman is the smallest species of Caiman, only growing to around 1.5m.
See our Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman!
We have one Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman at Ponderosa Zoo and his name is Manu. You can find him in the Reptile House.
The Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable
Threats
Habitat Degradation and Poaching
Population
Estimated to be exceeding one million
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