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American Crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Crocodylia ›Family: Crocodylidae ›Genus: Crocodylus
About
The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas. Populations occur from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of southern Mexico to South America as far as Peru and Venezuela. It also lives on many of the Caribbean islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Grand Cayman.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Crocodile is Crocodylus acutus.
- American Crocodile belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Crocodile belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Crocodile belongs to the class Reptilia.
- American Crocodile belongs to the order Crocodylia.
- American Crocodile belongs to the family Crocodylidae.
- American Crocodile belongs to the genus Crocodylus.