caiman

• Reptil semiacuático parecido al aligátor, originario de América Central y del Sur, que se distingue por tener el vientre más blindado. También se usa como término general para designar a ciertos cocodrilos americanos.

A semiaquatic reptile native to Central and South America, similar to an alligator but distinguished by a more heavily armored belly.

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   A semiaquatic reptile native to Central and South America, similar to an alligator but with a more heavily armored belly.

   Caimán (reptil)

   • The caiman basked on the riverbank in the afternoon sun.
   • Caimans are often found in slow-moving rivers and swamps.
   • Unlike alligators, caimans have a more heavily armored underside.