Main Characteristics

American crocodiles have a body length between 2.1 and 4.6 m (7 - 15 ft) and they weigh between 68 and 204 kgs (150 - 450 lbs).

They are grey/green in colour and they have short, powerful legs and a long, powerful tail.

Habitat

American Crocodiles inhabit southern USA, central America and northern South America. They can be found around river mouths, in brackish waters, salt lakes and sometimes in the sea.

Diet

American Crocodiles mainly feed on reptiles, birds, mammals, fish and invertebrates.

Breeding

Females lay 30 - 60 eggs in nests they have prepared in sand or mud mounds. The eggs are covered over and the nest is closely guarded by the female for 90 days. Upon hatching the young crocodiles are able to fend for themselves.

Predators

Humans are the main predators of American Crocodiles.

Interesting Facts


Similar Animals

Orinoco Crocodile
Morelet's Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodile