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Morelet's crocodile
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species of reptiless
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Morelet's crocodile (*Crocodylus moreletii*) is a species of crocodilian belonging to the family Crocodylidae within the class Crocodylia. It is also referred to by common names such as the Belize crocodile, Cocodrilo de Morelet, and Crocodile de Morelet. The taxon was described by Duméril & Bibron in 1851 and is currently accepted as a valid species.
This freshwater inhabitant is listed in Appendix I of CITES. Its IUCN conservation status is Least Concern, a designation confirmed in 2023. In captivity, the maximum recorded longevity for this species is 25.4 years.
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Species
Least ConcernSpecies
- PhylumChordata
- ClassCrocodylia
- FamilyCrocodylidae
Maximum longevity: 25.4 years (captivity)
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Wikidata facts
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- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Crocodylus
- Image
- Morelet's Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) big male attracting Julia Butterflies (Dryas iulia) - Rio Usumacintla Chiapas 2020.jpg
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- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
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- Crocodylus moreletii
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- Crocodylus moreletii
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- Crocodylus moreletii
- taxon common name
- Belize Crocodile
- CITES Appendix
- Appendix I of CITES
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Encyclopedic overview
Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), also known commonly as the Mexican crocodile, the Belize crocodile, and el cocodrilo de pantano in Spanish, is a modest-sized crocodilian in the family Crocodylidae. The species is found only in the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. It usually grows to about 3 metres (10 ft) in total length (tail included). It is a species at least concern for extinction according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The species has a fossil record in Guatemala.
Taxonomy and etymology
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