Latin Name |
Crocodylus rhombifer |
Conservation Status |
Critically Endangered |
Location
| Cuba, Caribbean |
Colour |
Black/Yellow |
Length |
Up to 3.5 m (11.5 ft) |
Weight |
- |
Breeding |
Oviparous |
Main Characteristics
Cuban Crocodiles have a body length up to 3.5 m (11.5 ft) and males are larger than females. They have black and yellow speckled colouration on their back with a pale coloured underside. Their tail is marked with black blotches and/or black banding.
They are strong swimmers but their feet have reduced webbing which also enables them to move well on land.
Habitat
Cuban Crocodiles are only found in Cuba and they have the smallest range of any crocodilian species. They inhabit the Zapata Swamp in northwest Cuba and the Lanier Swamp on Isla de Juventud.
Diet
Cuban Crocodiles mainly feed on fish, small mammals and turtles.
Breeding
Cuban Crocodiles begin breeding in May and the breeding season lasts for 3 - 4 months. They lay an average of 30 - 40 eggs in a mound of mud and vegetation. The eggs hatch after 58 - 70 days.
Predators
Humans are the main threat to Cuban Crocodiles.
Interesting Facts
Cuban Crocodiles have a life expectancy of 50 - 75 years.
Similar Animals
Orinoco Crocodile
American Crocodile
Morelet's Crocodile
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