Their nests of decaying vegetation generate heat to incubate the eggs, and the incubation temperature determines the sex of the young. Despite their appearance, they rarely attack humans who keep their distance.
Behaviour
Ectothermic. Spends hours basking on banks and floating vegetation mats. Hunts mainly at night, ambushing fish, capybaras and waterbirds.
How and when to see it
Year round at any portal. The sunny edges of the floating vegetation mats hold dozens of individuals visible from the boat.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where caiman has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where caiman lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiencias con relato local y mirada cultural sobre los esteros.★ 5 - Reserva Natural Estero Alma
Reserva natural privada en Loreto. Senderos interpretativos, safari fotográfico…★ 5 - Jurassic Plant - Tour Nocturno
El único jardín de plantas carnívoras de Argentina y pionero en Latinoamérica. Tour…★ 5 - Reserva Natural Don Luis
Reserva natural privada en Portal Cambyretá, gestionada por la Fundación Cambyretá…★ 5
Species profile
- Common nameCaiman
- Scientific nameCaiman latirostris / C. yacare
- GroupReptile
- StatusNative
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