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caiman scle·rops

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  1. spectacled caiman, Caiman scleropsnoun

    caiman with bony ridges about the eyes; found from southern Mexico to Argentina

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  1. caiman sclerops

    The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus), also known as the white caiman, common caiman, and speckled caiman, is a crocodilian in the family Alligatoridae. It is brownish-, greenish-, or yellowish-gray colored and has a spectacle-like ridge between its eyes, which is where its common name come from. It grows to a length of 1.4–2.5 m (4.6–8.2 ft) and a weight of 7–40 kg (15–88 lb), with males being both longer and heavier than females. Its diet varies seasonally, commonly consisting of crabs, fish, small mammals, amphibians and snails. Breeding occurs from May to August and 14–40 eggs are laid in July and August. This crocodilian has a large range and population; it is native to much of Latin America, and has been introduced to the United States, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

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  1. caiman sclerops

    Caiman sclerops, also known as Spectacled Caiman, is a species of crocodile belonging to the family Alligatoridae. Native to Central and South America, this species is distinctive for the bony ridge between the eyes, which gives the appearance of wearing glasses, hence the name. They are medium-sized reptiles, usually reaching lengths of up to 2.5 meters, and are primarily found in freshwater habitats. Though they are carnivorous, their diet is surprisingly diverse, including fish, insects, birds, and occasionally larger mammals.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of caiman sclerops in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of caiman sclerops in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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