American crocodile  (Crocodylus acutus)

The American crocodile is found along the eastern coast of the Pacific Ocean from western Mexico south to Ecuador, and along the western coast of the Atlantic Ocean from Guatemala north to the southern tip of Florida (6). It is present in southern United States, Central America and northern South America (3).

The American crocodile can be found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats, but is most commonly found in tropical wetlands such as mangrove-lined saltwater estuaries and lagoons (6). It constructs long burrows to avoid adverse conditions (3).