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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Reptilia |
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| Order | : | Crocodilia |
| Family | : | Alligatoridae |
| Genus | : | Caimaninae |
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| Scientific Name | : | Caimaninae |
| Type | : | Reptile |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 1.1m - 5m (43in - 197in) |
| Weight | : | 100kg - 500kg (220lbs - 1,102lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 48km/h (30mph) |
| Life Span | : | 30 - 40 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Green, Brown, Black, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Favourite Food | : | Fish |
| Habitat | : | Mangroves, marshes and swamps |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 30 |
| Main Prey | : | Fish, Insects, Birds |
| Predators | : | Humans, Jaguars |
| Distinctive Features | : | Narrow body shape and long tail |