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Caiman crocodilus
Common Caiman
(shown with Crocodilus acutus)

Photographer: Unknown (CAS)
Collection: CalAcademy

ID: 1348 3162 2867 0091 (2003-07-03)

INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO

date of photo unknown

this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected

photo location San Francisco, CA

animal's place of origin not provided

notes California Academy of Sciences, Steinhart Aquarium, Swamp and Alligators

CalAcademy slide # 400ix2_0040

photo category: Animal - Reptile

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL

common names Common Caiman (Sam Bacchini, ITIS )

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Reviewed by Sam Bacchini Sep 16, 2003

Action: changed name from "Alligator mississipiensis" to "Caiman crocodilus "

Reviewer's comments:

"The two smaller animals are spectacled caiman as indicated by the bony ridge between the eyes. The larger specimen is a crocodile, probably Crocodilus acutus, but it is difficult to tell for sure in this picture.
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