BLACK

Melanosuchus niger (crocodile)

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Black

Animal

Name: Black
gender: male
Animal specie: Melanosuchus niger (crocodile)
Habitat: swamp

About It

Nutrition: Carnivorous
Food Offered: Meat
Food Qty: 2.0KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Black - Appearance: Very dark, near-black skin; grey-brown banding on lower jaw. - Eyes: Large, prominent with a silver/grey iris. - Snout: Broad and heavy; structurally stronger than other caimans. - Size: Robust and massive body; can exceed 5 meters in length. - Osteoderms: Heavily armored dorsal surface with dark, ridged scales.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Male Black Caiman. Status: healthy. BCS: 4/5. Integument: Dark pigmentation is uniform; no signs of depigmentation or fungi. Cranial: Massive jaw adductor muscles; temporal fenestrae are clear. Metabolism: Efficient post-prandial thermoregulation observed. Ocular: Tapetum lucidum providing strong nocturnal eye-shine. Nervous System: High response to chemical cues in water. Stable in Amazonian swamp/flooded forest habitat.