Spectacled Caiman in captivity in the Trivandrum Zoo, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Caiman crocodilus)

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The spectacled (White or common) caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is a crocodilian reptile found in much of Central and South America. It lives in a range of lowland wetland and riverine habitat types and can tolerate salt water as well as fresh; due in part to this adaptability it is the most common of all crocodilian species. Males of the species are generally between 2 and meters, while females are smaller, usually around meters. The species' common name comes from a bony ridge between the eyes, which gives the appearance of a pair of spectacles. Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Crocodilia Family Alligatoridae Genus Caiman Species C. crocodilus Binomial name Caiman crocodilus

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Location: Trivandrum Zoo, Kerala, India
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