Safety note: Dangerous — maintain safe distance
The American Crocodile inhabits coastal saltwater and brackish habitats in southern Florida and the Caribbean. More slender-snouted than alligators, with a grayer coloration. An endangered species slowly recovering in Florida.
Habitat
Coastal mangroves, estuaries, and brackish lagoons
Diet
Fish, crabs, birds, and small mammals
How common
Rare
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