The dwarf caimans of the Zoological Park of Paris belong to a forest species of French Guiana, Paleosuchus palpebrosus.
Profile
Class, order and family :
Sauropsida, crocodilia, alligatoridae
Lifespan :
up to 25 years (60 in captivity)
Height & weight :
1.20 to 1.60 m for males and up to 7 kg
Gestation :
incubation approximately 90 days
Natural habitat :
wetlands, rivers
Diet :
carnivore, piscivore
Native region :
South America
Statut UICN :
Least concern (LC)
Lifestyle
This animal lives in a covered environment which receives very little sun. Given that they live in water which is always warm, they don’t need water to thermo-regulate, and spend most of their time in their pool.
