American Crocodile Tooth Replica
$22.00
The American Crocodile is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread from the Americas, with populations present from South Florida and the coasts of Mexico to as far south as Peru and Venezuela.
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Description
American Crocodile Tooth Replica measures 3.6 inches. American Crocodile Tooth Replica is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The American crocodile or Crocodylus acutus is a quadruped, with four short, stocky legs; a long, powerful tail; and a scaly hide with rows of ossified scutes running down its back and tail. Its snout is elongated and includes a strong pair of jaws. Its eyes have nictitating membranes for protection along with lacrimal glands, which produce tears.
Crocodylus acutus nostrils, eyes, and ears are situated on the top of its head, so the rest of the body can be concealed underwater for surprise attacks. Camouflage also helps it prey on food. The snout is longer and narrower than that of the American alligator, but broader on average than that of the Orinoco crocodile.
American crocodiles or Crocodylus acutus are also paler and more grayish than the relatively dark-hued American alligator. This crocodile species normally crawls on its belly, but it can also “high walk”. Larger specimens can charge up to nearly 10 mph.
Crocodylus acutus can swim as fast as 20 mph by moving their bodies and tails in a sinuous fashion, but they cannot sustain this speed.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Order: Crocodilia
- Family: Crocodylidae
- Genus: Crocodylus
- Species: C. acutus
- Binomial name: Crocodylus acutus
- Conservation status: Vulnerable
Additional information
| Weight | 2 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.6 in |
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