Cuban Crocodile Crocodylus rhombifer

Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
The Cuban Crocodile is native only to Cuba and found in the wild in only two locations.
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Inhabiting freshwater swamps, it can grow typically to some 8 feet in length (some 2.5 metres), although the largest have been 11 feet (3.5 metres).
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
It is typically more patterned than other crocodiles and with less smooth skin.
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
It also has legs better-adapted for hunting on land and is said to be intelligent and able to hunt in groups.
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Critically endangered, they are hunted for their skin and for meat.
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Cuban Crocodile
Habitat destruction has also added to their decline.