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T-REC Semarang-komunitas-reptil-semarang-CITES-convention-on-international-trade-in-endangered-species-of-wild-fauna-and-flora-valid from 12 june 2013-appendix 1-sekilas-tentang-buaya-kuba- Cuban crocodile-Crocodylus rhombifer




T-REC Semarang-komunitas-reptil-semarang-CITES-convention-on-international-trade-in-endangered-species-of-wild-fauna-and-flora-valid from 12 june 2013-appendix 1-sekilas-tentang-buaya-kuba- Cuban crocodile-Crocodylus rhombifer

-          CITES…………valid from 12June 2013
-          CLASS REPTILIA ( REPTILES )
-          FAMILY : Crocodylidae ( Crocodiles )
-           Crocodylus rhombifer
-          Appendix : 1
-          Note : 


Cuban crocodile
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer) is a small but aggressive species of crocodile found only in Cuba.

Characteristics

The Cuban crocodile has numerous characteristics that sets it apart from other crocodilians, such as its brighter adult colors, rougher, more 'pebbled' scales, and long, strong legs. This is a small to mid-sized crocodilian.

Distribution and habitat

Today, the Cuban crocodile can only be found in Cuba's Zapata Swamp and the Isle of Youth, and it is highly endangered. It formerly ranged elsewhere in the Caribbean. Fossils of this species have been found in the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas.
The Cuban crocodile appears to favor freshwater habitat such as swamps, marshes, and rivers and rarely swims in saltwater.

Hunting and diet

Small fish, arthropods, and crustaceans make up the diet of young Cuban crocodiles. Adults of the species feed mostly upon small mammals, fish, and turtles.

Conservation

The Cuban crocodile is an endangered species, listed on CITES appendix 1. Its restricted habitiat and range make it very vulnerable. Humans have hunted this species to near extinction.
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Cuban crocodile
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Buaya Kuba  (Crocodylus rhombifer) adalah spesies kecil tapi agresif ,  hanya ditemukan di Kuba.

karakteristik
 memiliki banyak karakteristik yang membedakannya dari buaya lain, seperti warna yang cerah , kasar, dan panjang, kaki yang kuat. adalah jenis buaya kecil dan menengah .

Distribusi dan habitat
hanya dapat ditemukan di Rawa Zapata  kuba dan Isle of Youth, dan sangat terancam.  sebelumnya ada di tempat lain di Karibia. Seperti Fosil spesies ini telah ditemukan di Kepulauan Cayman dan Bahama.
 habitat air tawar seperti  rawa-rawa,  sungai dan jarang berenang di air asin.

Berburu dan diet
Ikan-ikan kecil, arthropoda, dan krustasea adalah diet/ pakan  buaya  muda. Pakan Dewasa   terutama  mamalia kecil, ikan, dan kura-kura.

konservasi
adalah spesies terancam punah, terdaftar di CITES appendix 1. habitiat terbatas dan penyebaran membuatnya sangat rentan. Dan diburu Manusia hingga  spesies ini mendekati kepunahan.
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