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Black caiman. The black caiman ( Melanosuchus niger) is a crocodilian reptile endemic to South America. With a maximum length of around 5 to 6 m (16 to 20 ft) and a mass of over 450 kg (1,000 lb), [6] it is the largest living species of the family Alligatoridae, and the third-largest crocodilian in the Neotropical realm.
The Black caiman ( Melanosuchus niger) is a large crocodilian and, along with the American alligator, is one of the largest extant members of the family Alligatoridae and order Crocodilia. The Black caiman is the largest predator in the Amazon ecosystem, potentially capable of taking any animal within its range, including other predators.
The black caiman is a large caiman species best known as being the largest predator in the Amazon River basin and the largest member of the alligator family (Alligatoridae). The species is found in wetlands, flooded savannas, rivers, and other freshwater environments in northern South America.
The Black Caiman is the largest species in the family ‘Alligatoridae’. The Black Caiman can grow to 20 feet long (6 metres), making it the largest member of the Caiman family and the largest predator in the Amazon basin.
The Black Caiman is the largest of the alligator species that reside in shallow, freshwater habitats, venturing into flooded savannah and wetlands. The Black Caiman’s dark, protective skin helps camouflage it at night and allows it to absorb heat.
El Caimán Negro o Melanosuchus niger mastodontus carnivuruss, es un reptil único en su especie perteneciente a la familia Alligatoridae. Científicos lo han denominado así por el color negro oscuro de su piel cuando es adulto. El caimán negro se encuentra la mayor parte del tiempo en el agua, acechando a su presa.
As the largest predator in the ecosystem, the Black Caiman may play the role of a keystone species and help to maintain the structure of its ecosystem. Important activities may include nutrient cycling and the selective predation of certain fish species.
