EL “COCODRILO DE TUMBES” (Crocodylus acutus Cuvier 1807): ESTUDIO PRELIMINAR DE SU ESTADO ACTUAL EN EL NORTE DE PERÚ.

Abstract

In order to assess the actual status of the Crocodylus acutus populations from northern Peru, Tumbes Region, from June 2002 to February 2003, diurnal and nocturnal surveys were conducted. A density of 0.19 indviduals km was estimated. This is the lowest density for C. acutus worldwide. The following population structure was found: 82.61% juveniles, 4.37% subadults and 13.09% adults. This is similar to population structures reported elsewhere.