The black caiman

The black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) The black caiman or jacaré negro (Melanosuchus niger) is a sauropsid of the alligator family and the only living species of its genus. It is characterized by its distinctive dark coloration and inhabits the Amazon region. It can reach up to 6 meters in length, making it a predator capable of hunting large animals such as deer, capybaras, tapirs, and other sizable mammals. Characteristics As its common and scientific names suggest, the black caiman has a dark coloration in adulthood, which in some individuals may appear almost completely...