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https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Crocodylus_acutus/#physical_description

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American Crocodiles can be found in both fresh and salt water. They can be found in the southern tip of Florida, throughout the Caribbean Islands, parts of Mexico, and all of Central America.  American Crocodiles are listed as an Endangered species. Habitat loss has occurred due to human development.

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American crocodiles are very solitary creatures preferring to be alone. American crocodiles have the ability to live 100 years, but typical life span is 60-70 years.

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Mother crocodiles are very protective of their nests, but once the babies are hatched the mother helps them get into the water.  Once in the water, the babies disperse all over the habitat and are left alone by the mother. Due to them being left alone, baby crocodiles have a very high mortality rate.

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Both male and female American crocodiles reach breeding maturity between 8-10 years old, and mate yearly. The fight for females begin in the months of January and February. The gestation period for females in between 2-3 months, and they typically lay 30-60 eggs in April or May with the sex of the offspring determined by the temperature of the environment.

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American Crocodiles will eat almost anything. Examples are fish, crabs, turtles, snakes, and small mammals. Young crocodiles tend to feed on small fish, insects, crustaceans, and insects.  Crocodiles swallow their food whole.

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Length
males-  12-14 ft
females- 8-12 ft

On average they weigh between 120-520 lbs.

Adult American crocodiles are brownish-green, have a long narrow pointed skull, and a streamlined body. Young crocodiles are a lighter tan color. The coloration of the crocodiles allows them to blend in with the brackish water they live in.

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Crocodylus acutus by Connor Welsh