Smooth-fronted caiman

The smooth-fronted caiman is a small crocodilian found in the Amazon and Orinoco Basins of South America. It’s the second-smallest member of the alligator family, with adults usually staying under 1.6 meters long. Despite their modest size, some males can grow surprisingly large, reaching over 2 meters.

• Adults typically weigh between 9 and 20 kilograms.
• The largest males can grow up to 2.3 meters long.
• Shares its genus with Cuvier's dwarf caiman, the smallest alligator species.