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Meaning of caiman

Wordnet

caiman (n)

a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly

Webster

caiman (n.)

See Cayman.

caiman Sentence Examples

  1. The **caiman**, a close relative of alligators, inhabits Mexico and Central and South America, from marshes and swamps to mangrove rivers and lakes¹.
  2. The **spectacled caiman** (Caiman crocodilus) is a common species found in these regions¹.
  3. Unlike alligators, **caimans** lack a bony septum between their nostrils and have longer, sharper teeth¹.
  4. The **Yacare caiman** (Caiman yacare) is another notable species, adapted to life in aquatic habitats¹.
  5. The **black caiman** (Melanosuchus niger) holds the title of the largest caiman species globally, reaching over 4 meters (13 feet) in length and weighing more than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds)¹.
  6. **Cuvier's dwarf caiman** (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is the smallest species, growing to 1.2 to 1.5 meters (3.9 to 4.9 feet) long¹.
  7. These **caimans** are primarily nocturnal, with scaly skin that acts as armor against potential predators¹³.
  8. Their diet consists mainly of fish, insects, birds, small mammals, and reptiles, making them formidable predators¹.
  9. Jaguars, anacondas, and other crocodiles are the only natural threats to **caimans**, although they usually target smaller individuals¹.
  10. During summer or droughts, **caimans** may dig burrows and enter a form of summer hibernation called aestivation¹.

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a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored bellySee Cayman.

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The **caiman**, a close relative of alligators, inhabits Mexico and Central and South America, from marshes and swamps to mangrove rivers and lakes¹.

The **spectacled caiman** (Caiman crocodilus) is a common species found in these regions¹.

Unlike alligators, **caimans** lack a bony septum between their nostrils and have longer, sharper teeth¹.

The **Yacare caiman** (Caiman yacare) is another notable species, adapted to life in aquatic habitats¹.