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Spectacled Caiman
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Caimans

Spectacled Caiman

Caiman crocodilus (Linnaeus, 1758)

wetberekaiman Sranan Tongokaaiman Surinamese Dutch
LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishSpectacled Caiman
DutchBrilkaaiman
SpanishCaimán de anteojos
Chinese眼镜凯门鳄
Sranan Tongowetberekaiman
Surinamese Dutchkaaiman
Sranan Tongokayman (general name for the group)
Scientific nameCaiman crocodilus (Linnaeus, 1758)

About this species

The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus), also known as the white caiman, common caiman, and speckled caiman, is a crocodilian in the family Alligatoridae. It is brownish-, greenish-, or yellowish-gray colored and has a spectacle-like ridge between its eyes, which is where its common name come from. It grows to a length of 1.4–2.5 m (4 ft 7 in – 8 ft 2 in) and a weight of 7–40 kg (15–88 lb), with males being both longer and heavier than females. Its diet varies seasonally, commonly consisting of crabs, fish, small mammals, amphibians and snails. Breeding occurs from May to August and 14–40 eggs are laid in July and August. This crocodilian has a large range and population; it is native to much of Latin America, and has been introduced to the United States, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassCrocodylia
FamilyAlligatoridae
GenusCaiman

In Suriname

216Records in Suriname
67iNaturalist observations
1716First record
2026Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini28
  • Paramaribo15
  • Para14
  • Brokopondo11
  • Nickerie10
  • Commewijne4
  • Saramacca2
  • Wanica1
  • Marowijne1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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