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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-morelet- Morelet's crocodile- Crocodylus moreletii
- CITES…………valid from 12June 2013
- CLASS REPTILIA ( REPTILES )
- FAMILY : Crocodylidae
( Crocodiles )
- Crocodylus moreletii
- Appendix : 1
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Note : except
the populations of Belize and Mexico which are included in Appendix II with a
zero quota for wild specimens traded for commercial purposes…. kecuali populasi di Belize dan Meksiko yang
termasuk dalam Appendix II dengan
nol kuota untuk spesimen
liar yang diperdagangkan untuk
tujuan komersial
Morelet's
crocodile
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii),
also known as the Mexican crocodile, is a modest sized crocodilian found
only in fresh waters of the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. It
usually grows to about 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length. It is an endangered species.
Taxonomy and etymology
Morelet's crocodile was discovered in Mexico in 1850 and named after the French naturalist who made the discovery, P.M.A. Morelet (1809–1892).It was long confused with the Cuban crocodile and the American crocodile because of similar characteristics. It was not realized that they were a separate species until the 1920s.Characteristics
There are features of this species that set it apart and make it easy to identify. It has a very broad snout with 66 to 68 teeth when they are fully mature.Crocodiles can be distinguished from alligators because of their teeth in both their upper and lower jaws.
Morelet's crocodiles are a dark grayish-brown color. They have dark bands and spots on
the body and the tail. This
is similar to other crocodiles like the American crocodile, but the Morelet is
somewhat darker.
Size
Morelet’s crocodile is small in size compared to several other crocodiles. The males can become larger than the females.Distribution and habitat
Morelet's crocodile can be found in freshwater habitats in
Central America and along the Gulf of Mexico stretching
through Belize, Guatemala, and to Mexico.
Morelet's crocodiles prey on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles. These small mammals can include
domesticated animals like cats and dogs.
Conservation
Morelet's crocodile has long been threatened by habitat
destruction and illegal hunting. Both of these factors have significantly
lowered their populations. It was hunted for its hide during the 1940s and
1950s because high
quality leather can be made from their skins. Crocodile leather can
be used to make wallets, coats and shoes.
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Morelet's
crocodile
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus
moreletii), juga dikenal sebagai buaya Meksiko, adalah
buaya yang hanya ditemukan di perairan segar di wilayah Atlantik Meksiko,
Belize dan Guatemala. Biasanya tumbuh sekitar 3 meter (9,8 kaki) panjangnya. Ini adalah
spesies yang terancam punah.
Taksonomi dan etimologi
Buaya Morelet yang ditemukan di Meksiko pada tahun 1850 dan dinamai oleh naturalis Perancis yang membuat penemuan ini, PMA Morelet (1809-1892). Llu terjadi kerancuan dengan buaya Kuba dan buaya Amerika karena karakteristiknya yang serupa. Hingga mereka adalah spesies yang terpisah sampai tahun 1920.
karakteristik
Ada fitur spesies ini yang membedakannya dan membuatnya mudah untuk mengidentifikasi. memiliki moncong yang sangat luas dengan 66-68 gigi ketika mereka sepenuhnya mature/dewasa..
Buaya Morelet berwarna cokelat keabu-abuan gelap. Mereka memiliki band gelap dan bintik-bintik pada tubuh dan ekor. Hal ini mirip dengan buaya lainnya seperti buaya Amerika, tapi Morelet agak gelap.
ukuran
Buaya Morelet kecil dalam ukuran dibandingkan dengan beberapa buaya lainnya. Sedankan jantan bisa menjadi lebih besar daripada betina.
Distribusi dan habitat
Buaya Morelet dapat ditemukan di habitat air tawar di Amerika Tengah dan di sepanjang Teluk Meksiko membentang melalui Belize, Guatemala, dan Meksiko.
Buaya Morelet memangsa mamalia kecil, burung, dan reptil lainnya. Mangsa Mamalia kecil dapat mencakup hewan peliharaan seperti kucing dan anjing.
konservasi
Buaya Morelet telah lama terancam oleh kerusakan habitat dan perburuan liar. Kedua faktor ini secara signifikan menurunkan populasi mereka. diburu untuk kulitnya selama 1940-an dan 1950-an karena kulitnya yang berkualitas tinggi untuk digunakan membuat dompet, jaket dan sepatu.
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