American Crocodile Extirpated Points

The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) ranges from southern Florida through the Caribbean islands, and from Mexico through Central America to Peru. It inhabits brackish and freshwater habitats, preferring mangrove-lined coasts. In October 2002, Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of Florida held a workshop in Gainesville, Florida to establish the current range and conservation priorities for this species. Thirty-nine experts from across the crocodile's range contributed to this effort. This layer represents specific locations where the species has become extinct, as determined by the experts who attended the workshop.