Educational resources on Black Caiman

Black Caiman or Melanosuchus niger is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Conservation Dependent . IUCN Profile of the Black Caiman

Academic web links for the Black Caiman.

Crocodilian Species - Black Caiman (Melanosucus niger)
FAMILY: ALLIGATORIDAE. A. mississippiensis A. sinensis C. crocodilus C. c. apaporiensis C. c. fuscus C. latirostris C. yacare M. niger P. palpebrosus P. trigonatus
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csp_mnig.htm

ADW: Melanosuchus niger: Information
It is estimated that black caiman populations have been reduced by 99% during the 20th century. Illegal hunting remains a problem today, but it is not the only threat facing black
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Melanosuchus_niger.html

Caiman Photos
Full-sized photographs can be seen by clicking on any of the small images ... Melanosuchus niger Black caiman hatchlings
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/crocs/caimanphotos.htm

Crocodile Specialist Group Q1
Black caiman, Melanosuchus niger. F. Wayne King photo. Copyright © 2000. A captive black caiman.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/crocs/crocsq1.htm

Crocodilian Species - Black Caiman (Melanosucus niger)
Head portrait of juvenile: Juvenile held in hand: Juveniles in a holding container: Juvenile's disruptive camouflage patterns: Adult black caiman floating in water
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/!mnig6.htm

Crocodilian Biology Database - Evolution
The black caiman was Spix's "other Caiman," Caiman niger. This name has priority over Werner's Melanosuchus, and, as Poe suggested, should be applied to this taxon.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/cbd-evo-1.htm

ADW: black_caiman_skull.jpg
Caiman skull (unidentified species)
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/john_white/john_white_reptiles/black_caiman...

Crocodilian Species List: Crocodiles, Caimans, Alligators, Gharials
Caiman yacare: Melanosuchus niger: Common name: JACARÉ CAIMAN Distribution: South America: Common name: BLACK CAIMAN Distribution: South America
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csl.html

Crocodile Action Plan 39
...[Crocodile Action Plan Black Caiman Page]---- [Crocodile Photo Gallery]---- [Crocodile Specialist Group]
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/act-plan/a-plan39.htm

ADW: Crocodylidae: Classification
... black caiman)
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/classification/Crocodylidae.html