American Crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
Sighting evidence at Caroni Mangrove Dive, Trinidad
Photo: Steve Mech · CC BY-NC
A small population of American crocodiles inhabits the deeper channels of Caroni Swamp, making this one of very few dive sites where crocodilian encounters are genuinely possible. They are shy and primarily nocturnal, and sightings are rare but documented — typically resting on muddy banks or submerged at channel edges. Their presence is an indicator of exceptional ecosystem health in the swamp.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
American Crocodile is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.