A caiman (/ ˈ k eɪ m ə n / (also spelled cayman [3]) from Taíno kaiman [4] [additional citation(s) needed]) is an alligatorid belonging to the subfamily Caimaninae, one of two primary lineages within the Alligatoridae family, the other being alligators.

Caiman is a genus of caimans within the alligatorid subfamily Caimaninae. They inhabit Central and South America. They are relatively small sized crocodilians, with all species reaching lengths of only a couple of meters and weighing 6 to 40 kg (13 to 88 lb) on average.

Caiman, any of several species of Central and South American reptiles that are related to alligators and are usually placed with them in the family Alligatoridae. They are amphibious carnivores and live along the edges of rivers and other bodies of water.

2020年8月12日 · A caiman, or cayman, is any of several species of reptiles that belong to the family Alligatoridae. Six species of these reptiles belong to one of three genera; Caiman, Melanosuchus, and Paleosuchus. Caimans can be found in rivers, lakes, and swampland across Central and South America.

Caimans are apex predators, like alligators and crocodiles, and will diet on fish, reptiles, small mammals and birds. Their conservation status is classified as least concern by the IUCN, although historically they were considered endangered and near to extinction.

Caiman crocodilus, the spectacled, common, or brown caiman, is a crocodilian native to northern South America, Central America, and certain parts of the Caribbean. They are native to the following countries: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname ...

The black caiman, Melanosuchus niger, is the largest member of the family Alligatoridae. Cuvier's dwarf caiman, Paleosuchus palpebrosus, is the smallest member of the order Crocodylia. The common caiman, Caiman crocodilus, is the most numerous of all crocodilians.

2024年5月27日 · Caimans are animals that have wide, slightly flattened bodies and long vertically flattened, muscular tail that propels them through the water with immense power.

Caiman are aquatic reptiles that live in rivers, marshes, swamps, lakes, and mangroves. They usually prefer still or slowly-moving freshwater habitats, but some species will tolerate faster, brackish. or even saltwater habitats. Wild caimans are …

Caiman is a genus of caimans within the alligatorid subfamily Caimaninae. They inhabit Central and South America. They are relatively small sized crocodilians, with all species reaching lengths of only a couple of meters and weighing 6 to 40 kg (13 to 88 lb) on average.