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Definition of black caiman

black caiman

Plural:black caimans
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A large, dark-colored crocodilian reptile (Melanosuchus niger) native to the slow-moving rivers, lakes, and seasonally flooded savannas of the Amazon basin in South America, known as the apex predator of the Amazon ecosystem.

Example

"During the nocturnal boat tour of the Amazon River, our guide spotted the glowing red eyes of a massive black caiman lurking near the shore."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black caiman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black%20caiman
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