American Alligator vs Yacare Caiman
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
American Alligator
4.6 m
Human
1.75 m
Yacare Caiman
2.5 m
| American Alligator | Yacare Caiman | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 68–450 kg | 20–58 kg |
| Length | 1.8–4.6 m | 1.5–2.5 m |
| Top Speed | 17 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 35–50 yrs | 20–40 yrs |
| Incubation | 65 days | 90 days |
| Offspring | 20–50 | 14–38 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Sedentary |
| Habitat | swamp, Wetland, River, Forest | Wetland, River, Rainforest, Grassland |
| Regions | North America | South America |
| Family | Alligatoridae | Alligatoridae |
| Order | Crocodilia | Crocodylia |