Cuvier's dwarf caiman
paleosuchus palpebrosus latin

It is also the second smallest species of the Alligatoridae family, overshadowed by the Cuvier's dwarf caiman.

The cuvier's dwarf caiman originates from South America and males grow to 5ft 2in but the adult females are slightly smaller.

The smallest species of crocodilian is the Cuvier's dwarf caiman and the largest is the saltwater crocodile.

Some of the new animals in the building include the extremely rare and dangerously threatened shark ray, Cuvier's dwarf caiman, an electric eel, and stingrays.

Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)

Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus).

The smallest crocodilian is the Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) from northern and central South America.

The alligator - a cuvier's dwarf caiman - was taken along with snakes and lizards from Stockport Pet Warehouse in Heaviley on Monday night.

Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)

Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus).

The smallest crocodilian is the Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) from northern and central South America.