AnAge entry for Melanosuchus niger

Classification (HAGRID: 03248)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Alligatoridae
                    Genus: Melanosuchus
Species
Melanosuchus niger
Common name
Black caiman
Synonyms
Caiman niger

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
40 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1298
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

A female black caiman lived after 40 years in captivity [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
82,000 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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