American Crocodile – Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

Appearance

Unlike other species of crocodile, American crocodiles are not green. Their body is either tan grey or olive grey in color, covered with darker patches. Their belly is white or yellowish. The back of the crocodile is partially covered with bony armor, formed by so-called osteoderms or plates, which are more scattered in American crocodiles, than in other crocodile species. The top jaw has pointed teeth, having a conical form, and interlocking with the teeth on the bottom jaw of the animal. They have large fourth teeth on both sides of their bottom jaw, which are prominent even when the jaw is closed. The irises of their eyes are silvery in color while the pupil has a form of a vertical slit, helping the animal see well in low lighting conditions.