Morelet's crocodile
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Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), also known as the Mexican crocodile, is a type of crocodile. It only lives in the fresh waters of the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. It usually grows to about 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length. It is not necessarily among the critically endangered species.[3]
Quick Facts Morelet's crocodile Temporal range: Upper Pleistocene – recent, Conservation status ...
Morelet's crocodile Temporal range: Upper Pleistocene – recent | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Crocodilia |
Family: | Crocodylidae |
Genus: | Crocodylus |
Species: | C. moreletii |
Binomial name | |
Crocodylus moreletii | |
Range of Crocodylus moreletii |
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