American crocodile | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife …
WEBAmerican crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are a shy and reclusive species. They live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean, and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida. They live in brackish or saltwater areas, and can be found in ponds, coves, and creeks in mangrove swamps.
American crocodile - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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, with populations present from South Florida, the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, [4] and the coasts of Mexico to as far south as Peru, Ecuador ...
Florida crocodile: Where are they and how to stay safe
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Where in Florida have crocodiles been found? Crocodiles have been reported as far north as Hillsborough and Pinellas counties on Florida's west coast to Brevard County on the east coast.
Crocodiles are making a comeback in Florida: What to know …
WEBDec 12, 2022 · With increasing numbers of crocodiles in areas where people live throughout the state's west and east coast, Florida is experiencing a growing number of complaints about nuisance crocodiles.
American Crocodiles | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife …
WEBAmerican crocodiles live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida and the Keys. They occur in brackish or saltwater areas and can be found in ponds, coves, and creeks in mangrove swamps.
American Crocodile: Species Profile - U.S. National Park Service
WEBSep 7, 2023 · Crocodiles and alligators belong to a group of reptiles called crocodilians, which are the largest of the living reptiles. Of the 23 different species of crocodilians in the world, 2 species are native to the United States, and south Florida is the only place where both of these species coexist.
Living with Alligators and Crocodiles | FWC - Florida Fish and …
WEBCrocodiles. American crocodiles primarily are found in south Florida living in brackish and saltwater habitats such as ponds, coves and creeks of mangrove swamps. Recently crocodiles have moved northward within their range and even inland into freshwater areas of southeast Florida.
American crocodile | Size, Habitat, Range, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 30, 2024 · American crocodile, (Crocodylus acutus), moderately large species of crocodile inhabiting forests and freshwater environments, as well as brackish and marine intertidal environments, in Florida, Central America, northern South America, and several Caribbean islands. This species has the largest geographic range of any crocodile in the …
American Crocodile - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WEBOverview. A large lizard-shaped reptile, the crocodile closely resembles the alligator. Hatchlings are about 23 centimeters in length; adults may grow to 4.5 meters or larger. Florida crocodiles may be distinguished from alligators by their more slender build and their difference in snout shape.
WEBA Flagship Species. The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a top predator that lives along the southern tip of peninsular Florida. Crocodiles inhabit saltwater, brackish water, or freshwater near coastal areas in mangrove-lined ponds, creeks, coves, man-made ponds, and canals.