Cuvier's dwarf caiman

Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is a small crocodilian native to northern and central South America. It is the smallest living member of the alligator family.

Crocodilia: The order of reptiles that includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. Cuvier's dwarf caiman is a living member of this crocodilian order.
Crocodilian feeding: The capture, handling, and digestion of prey by crocodilians. Its diet centers on aquatic invertebrates and other small prey.
IUCN Red List: A global assessment system that classifies species by extinction risk. Its assessment summarizes the caiman's conservation status and known threats.
Smooth-fronted caiman: A small South American caiman, Paleosuchus trigonatus, with a relatively smooth head. It is the other living species in the genus Paleosuchus.
Alligatoridae: The crocodilian family containing alligators and caimans. This family includes Cuvier's dwarf caiman and its close relatives.
Crocodilian thermoregulation: Behavioral and physiological processes by which crocodilians regulate body temperature. Basking and retreating into cover help it manage body temperature.
CITES: An international agreement regulating trade in wild animals and plants. Trade controls help monitor international commerce in this caiman.
Spectacled caiman: A widespread Central and South American caiman, Caiman crocodilus, named for a bony ridge between its eyes. It is a more widespread caiman with a conspicuous facial ridge.
Caiman: A group of crocodilians native to Central and South America. Cuvier's dwarf caiman is one of the smallest caiman species.
Crocodilian nesting: The construction and use of nests by crocodilians for laying and incubating eggs. Females build mound nests and guard eggs and hatchlings.

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