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Dwarf Caimans
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Dwarf Caimans

Paleosuchus

Paleosuchus (from Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós), meaning "old", and Σοῦχος (Soûkhos), meaning "Sobek") is a South American genus of reptiles in the subfamily Caimaninae of the family Alligatoridae. They are the smallest members of the order Crocodilia in the Americas.

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2 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 2 known species

Schneider's Dwarf Caiman

speciesPaleosuchus trigonatus

Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

speciesPaleosuchus palpebrosus

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