Range: Limited to Cuba, although historical range may have included Cayman Islands

Habitat: Fresh water

Size: Lengths reported to 15', 8-10 feet are average

Status: Less than 5,000 individuals in the wild

Rain Forest Facts: A small natural range coupled with the usual problems of over collection for the skin trade have left the Cuban Crocodile as the most threatened of all New World Crocodiles.  While the numbers of wild Cuban Crocodiles is higher than the wild populations of the Orinoco Croc, threats from loss of habitat coupled with the vulnerable small geographical range (i.e. one major hurricane could potentially be devastating)  place this croc at great risk.

 Substantial farming of the croc for skins has placed a stable number in various locations, this repository of adult animals may be called upon in the event the crocs numbers continue to decline.