Scientific Name: Caiman latirostris
Common Names: Broad-snouted Caiman

Maximum adult length: 3 metres (9.8 feet)

N.B. Exceptionally large specimens can be found in all species of crocodilian.

The broad-snouted caiman is a medium-sized, highly aquatic species of caiman that prefers marsh, swamp, and mangrove habitats. It is generally found in densely vegetated, quieter waters. Adults can reach a length of 3 metres (9.8 feet), but most males grow no larger than 2 metres (6.5 feet). Females are usually smaller. As its common name implies, it is easily recognised by its exceptionally broad snout that is nearly as wide at the eyes as it is long. Its powerful jaws enable it to crush the crustacean carapaces and mollusc shells upon which it feeds.