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Definition of morelet crocodile
morelet crocodile
Plural:morelet crocodiles
• noun
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A medium-sized species of crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) native primarily to freshwater habitats, swamps, and marshes in the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.
Example
"Conservation efforts have helped the Morelet crocodile population recover significantly from historical overhunting in Central America."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morelet crocodile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morelet-crocodile