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The smallest species is the Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus), which grows to 1.2 to 1.5 m (3.9 to 4.9 ft) long. There are six different species of caiman found throughout the watery jungle habitats of Central and Southern America. The average length for most of the other caiman species is about 2 to 2.5 m (6.6 to 8.2 ft) long.
The Fauna of the Cayman Islands include species unique to the islands, including the blue iguana, also known as the Grand Cayman iguana (Cyclura lewisi) . [1]
There are four endemic snake species on Grand Cayman and two invasive species. They are all relatively harmless and the largest is the rarely seen invasive corn snake, which may grow to about 5 feet (1.5 m). The smallest averages 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) and is the invasive brahminy blind snake which is also rarely seen.
This is a list of species of reptiles and amphibian found on the British overseas territory of the Cayman Islands, located in the Greater Antilles chain in the Caribbean. The territory consists largely of three islands: Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac. [1]
Fauna (animal species) of the Cayman Islands — a nation in the western Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean Islands. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Limia, however, is represented on the islands by more species than any other poeciliid genus, with 22 currently known from Cuba, Grand Cayman, Hispaniola, and Jamaica. [2] Cuba, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica each have one endemic species: L. vittata, L. caymanensis, and L. melanogaster, respectively. The rest are found exclusively on Hispaniola ...
Very little primary forest is left on Grand Cayman. Most of the region, where undeveloped, is secondary growth. The islands are known for their orchids, of which there are 20 species, 5 endemic. There are 21 endemic species of reptiles and amphibians. OF the 46 breeding bird species on the islands, 17 are endemic.
Southern stingrays passing each other at Stingray City Sandbar off of Grand Cayman Island. Stingray City is a shallow sandbar in the northeast region of the Grand Cayman's North Sound. GPS coordinates of Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Latitude: 19.3757 Longitude: -81.3048.