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(Paleosuchus palpebrosus)
The smallest of the crocodilian species, dwarf camians have distinct red blotches on the sides of their jaws. The dwarf caiman who calls the Detroit Zoo home can be found inside the Holden Reptile Conservation Center.
On Habitat
Habitat: Holden Reptile Conservation Center
Class: Reptiles
Conservation Status: Least concern
Size: 4 to 5 feet long
Weight: 13 to 50 pounds
Median life expectancy: Up to 10 years
Diet: Fish, tadpoles, snails, insects and small mammals
