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CUBAN CROCODILE Crocodylus rhombifer©PaulaKoala The Cuban crocodile is a small species (2.4 metres average length) of crocodile found only in Cuba’s Zapata Swamp and the Isle of Youth, and highly endangered, though it formerly ranged elsewhere in the Caribbean. Small fish, freshwater arthropods, and crustaceans make up the diet of young Cuban crocodiles. Adults of the species feed upon small mammals, fish, and turtles. They have blunt rear teeth, which aids in crushing the shells of their turtle prey. Cuban crocodiles also demonstrate the jumping feeding technique seen in other crocodilians such as the American alligator. By thrusting with their powerful tail, they can leap from the water and snatch small animals from overhanging branches. The Cuban crocodile, while not a particularly large species, is often regarded as the most aggressive New World crocodile. Data regarding attacks on humans is limited, but occurrences are likely rare given the species very small distribution area and separation from human populations. Source Other posts: Leaping Salt Water Crocodile Jacaré eating a Piranha Alligator Gar (fish)

CUBAN CROCODILE
Crocodylus rhombifer
©PaulaKoala

The Cuban crocodile is a small species (2.4 metres average length) of crocodile found only in Cuba’s Zapata Swamp and the Isle of Youth, and highly endangered, though it formerly ranged elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Small fish, freshwater arthropods, and crustaceans make up the diet of young Cuban crocodiles. Adults of the species feed upon small mammals, fish, and turtles. They have blunt rear teeth, which aids in crushing the shells of their turtle prey. Cuban crocodiles also demonstrate the jumping feeding technique seen in other crocodilians such as the American alligator. By thrusting with their powerful tail, they can leap from the water and snatch small animals from overhanging branches. The Cuban crocodile, while not a particularly large species, is often regarded as the most aggressive New World crocodile. Data regarding attacks on humans is limited, but occurrences are likely rare given the species very small distribution area and separation from human populations.

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Other posts:

Leaping Salt Water Crocodile

Jacaré eating a Piranha

Alligator Gar (fish)

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