Caiman - Wikipedia Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) Smooth-fronted caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) A caiman ( ˈkeɪmən ), also spelled cayman[3] (from Taíno kaiman[4]), is an alligatorid belonging to the subfamily Caimaninae, one of two primary lineages within the Alligatoridae family, the
Caimans: Facts and List of Types With Pictures - Reptile Fact Caimans A caiman is a medium to large carnivorous reptile belonging to the subfamily of Caimaninae, and the family of Alligatoridae, the same family that alligators come from Usually of a smaller size than crocodiles and alligators, it is included in the Crocodilian order along with the latter two
Caiman | Description, Genera, Facts | Britannica Caiman, any of several species of Central and South American reptiles that are related to alligators and are usually placed with them in the family Alligatoridae They are amphibious carnivores and live along the edges of rivers and other bodies of water
Difference Between an Alligator, Caiman and Crocodile? Explained! Ever wondered what’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile—or how caimans and gharials fit into the picture? These ancient reptiles may look like prehistoric twins, but their snout shapes, jaw structures, and habitats tell four very different stories
Caiman (genus) - Wikipedia Caiman is a genus of caimans within the alligatorid subfamily Caimaninae They inhabit Central and South America They are relatively small sized crocodilians, with all species reaching lengths of only a couple of meters and weighing 6 to 40 kg (13 to 88 lb) on average
15 Jaw-Dropping Caiman Facts - Fact Animal Caiman Profile Caimans (Caimaninae) is one of the two members belonging to the Alligatoridae family It shares this family with alligators Frequently found in Mexico
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