Species
American crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
Large reptile that can grow up to 6 meters.
Ecoregions
Florida Keys
Ecoregion types
Seagrass/Mangrove
Trophic levels
Tertiary Consumer
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About this species
Species identity
Large reptile that can grow up to 6 meters. It can live in saltwater as well as inland water environments.
Role in the ecosystem
American crocodile helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Ocean Literacy Connections
This resource can be explored through Ocean biodiversity.
- How do ocean habitats support so many forms of life and interaction?
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