钝吻古鳄是栖息于南美洲北部森林河流与沼泽地区的小型鳄目动物。此物种的外观会随着发育成熟而有所变化。钝吻古鳄有着突出的棕色大眼 (有些个体为黄色)。雄性平均身长为 1.3 至 1.5 米，雌性平均身长则为 1.15 米。体重通常为 6 至 7 公斤。
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Paleosuchus palpebrosus
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Animal Facts
The dwarf caiman is the smallest species of crocodilian.
Some cultures believe that amulets made from dwarf caiman teeth protect against snake bites.
Cuvier’s dwarf caiman can swim at speeds of up to 30mph.
Caimans are ‘crocodilians’, but not crocodiles or alligators; they belong to their own distinct group.
Female caimans are extremely protective over their nests and will often forego food for the duration of the eggs incubation.
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