How deep does the American Crocodyle live?

The American Crocodyle (Crocodylus acutus) is typically found at 0–3 m.

American Crocodyle

Crocodylus acutus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–3 m
IUCN status: VU

The American crocodile patrols mangrove channels, coastal lagoons and river mouths, slipping between fresh and salty water with ease. It hunts mostly from the surface and the shallows, rarely in water more than a few metres deep, and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Crocodylia › Crocodylidae › Crocodylus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422566.

FAQ

How deep does the American Crocodyle live?: The American Crocodyle (Crocodylus acutus) is typically found at 0–3 m.