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Broad-snouted caiman, Caiman latirostris
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Broad-snouted caiman, Caiman latirostris
Broad-snouted caiman, Caiman latirostris (Crocodilus fissipes). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1840
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Bildersaal Caiman Friedrich Gallery Georg Naturhistorischer Thierreiches Treitschke Crocodilus Latirostris
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This handcoloured lithograph depicts a Broad-snouted Caiman, Caiman latirostris, also known as the Yacare Caiman or the Broad-snouted Black Caiman. The Broad-snouted Caiman is a large species of caiman, native to the Amazon Basin in South America. They can be found in a variety of habitats including rivers, swamps, and floodplains. The Broad-snouted Caiman is easily distinguishable from other caiman species by its broad, flat snout, which is wider than it is long. This feature helps the caiman to forage on the river bottom for food, such as fish, crustaceans, and amphibians. The caiman's body is covered in rough, scaly skin, and it has powerful limbs and a long, heavy tail for swimming and maneuvering in the water. This lithograph is from the Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, or Natural History Picture Gallery, of Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History in Leipzig, Germany. The gallery was established in 1835 and was one of the most comprehensive collections of natural history specimens in Europe at the time. The lithograph was produced in 1840, and the intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the skill of the artist and the advanced techniques of the time. The Broad-snouted Caiman is an important species in the Amazon ecosystem and plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the aquatic food chain. However, they are threatened by habitat loss, poaching for their skin and meat, and accidental bycatch in fishing operations. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this species and preserve its habitat.
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