Crocodile Design White Gold Jewellery Bracelet.

Crocodile Design White Gold Jewellery Bracelet.

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A total of 15 extant species have been recognized. Further genetic study is needed for the confirmation of proposed species under the genus Osteolaemus, which is currently monotypic.

Species name Image Distribution Description/Comments

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) Crocodylus acutus mexico 02-edit1.jpg Throughout the Caribbean Basin, including many of the Caribbean islands and South Florida. A larger sized species, with a greyish colour and a prominent V-shaped snout. Prefers brackish water, but also inhabits lower stretches of rivers and true marine environments.