AnAge entry for Paleosuchus trigonatus

Classification (HAGRID: 03250)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Alligatoridae
                    Genus: Paleosuchus
Species
Paleosuchus trigonatus
Common name
Smooth-fronted caiman
Synonyms
Crocodilus trigonatus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

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

A male at least 40 years old was reported in captivity [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
5,479 days
Male sexual maturity
5,479 days
Incubation
115 days
Adult weight
7,500 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 551815
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Taxonomy ID 38658
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