2021年12月16日 · The dwarf caiman, Paleosuchus palpebrosus is the alligator family’s smallest and most primitive species. It’s an unusual and entertaining pet, but it’s not suitable for the average pet owner. This dwarf caiman care sheet will take a closer look at keeping these animals and meeting their needs.

Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is a small crocodilian in the alligator family from northern and central South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Venezuela.

Cuvier’s dwarf caiman, (Paleosuchus palpebrosus), small caiman species known for being the most diminutive living member of the alligator family (Alligatoridae) and the smallest crocodilian in the Americas.

Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is a small crocodilian in the alligator family from northern and central South America. It is sometimes kept in captivity as a pet and may be referred to as the Wedge-head caiman by the pet trade.

The dwarf caiman is a small crocodilian of the Alligatoridae family. Dwarf caimans are known for being the smallest living New World crocodilians.

Dwarf caimans found in South America are the smallest crocodilian belonging to the alligator family. It is one of the two members in its genus, the other being the smooth-fronted caiman. They are also known as the musky caiman, Cuvier’s caiman, and Cuvier’s dwarf caiman.

2014年11月11日 · The Dwarf Caiman is also known as Cuvier’s dwarf caiman. The scientific name is Paleosuchus palpebrosus, and it is regarded as the smallest of all crocodilians, and is the smallest species in the alligator and caiman family.

Cuvier’s dwarf caiman is the smallest member of the alligator family. Males are larger than females reaching an average length between 1.3 and 1.5m (4.3-4.5ft) long while females reach 1.2m (3.9m) long. An average weight for this species is up to 20kg (40lbs) for males and 12kg (26lbs) for females. Their body is a reddish-brown color.

Paleosuchus palpebrosus, Cuvier's dwarf caiman, is most commonly found in the wetlands of Brazil, French Guiana, Surinam, Guyana, and Venezuela. Widespread throughout the Orinoco and Amazon basins, P. palpebrosus inhabit areas extending from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas south to Sao Paulo and the upper Rio Paraguay in southern Brazil ...

2024年5月7日 · Order: Crocodylia — alligators, caimans, crocodiles, gharials. Family: Alligatoridae — alligators and caimans. Genus: Paleosuchus — dwarf and smooth-fronted caimans. Species: Paleosuchus palpebrosus — dwarf caiman, Cuvier’s dwarf caiman, Cuvier’s smooth-fronted caiman. Weight Male: Up to 20 kg (40 lb) Female: Up to 12 kg (26 lb) Length