Tamaño, estructura y distribución de una población de Crocodylus acutus (Crocodylia: Crocodilidae) en Costa Rica / Size, structure and distribution of a population of Crocodylus acutus (Crocodylia: Crocodilidae) in Costa Rica

RESUMO

Spatial distribution and population size of Crocodylus acutus were estimated during the dry season (January-April) of 1989 and 1990 in the Grande de Tárcoles river, SO Costa Rica. A high density (19.1 individuals/Km) was found, with no difference between years. The size-class distribution was 43.9% juvenile, 21.3% sub-adult and 34.8% adult. Similar results have been reported from other parts of its range