Crocodilians (Crocodylia)

This chapter focuses on crocodilians, including alligators and caimans. The Spectacled Caiman is a medium-sized alligatorid species. Although very wary by nature, it can nonetheless be a dangerous animal under the wrong circumstances. Populations of the Spectacled Caiman in the United States were de...

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Published inExotic Amphibians and Reptiles of the United States
Main Authors Collins, Suzanne L, Bury, R. Bruce, Meshaka, Walter E, McCallum, Malcolm L
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published University Press of Florida 15.02.2022
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alligators
American alligator
caimans
crocodilians
Environmental Science
Florida
Homestead Air Reserve Base
pet trade
Spectacled Caiman
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Summary:This chapter focuses on crocodilians, including alligators and caimans. The Spectacled Caiman is a medium-sized alligatorid species. Although very wary by nature, it can nonetheless be a dangerous animal under the wrong circumstances. Populations of the Spectacled Caiman in the United States were derived from the pet trade. This species is found in portions of eastern central and southern mainland Florida. In response to legal protection of the American alligator, interest soared in the Spectacled Caiman for hides and pets. The Homestead Air Reserve Base and surrounding canals and rock pits have long been secure areas for this species. To date, it has not colonized the Everglades.
ISBN:9780813066967
0813066964
DOI:10.5744/florida/9780813066967.003.0015