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Dwarf Caiman

(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.

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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