Also called: Mexican crocodile or Belize crocodile (Show more) Morelet’s crocodile, (Crocodylus moreletii), medium-sized crocodile species inhabiting forests and wetlands and coastal freshwater and brackish waterways in Belize, northern Guatemala, and states in Mexico bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The species is distinguished from others by the shape of its snout. Unlike other crocodiles, which have triangular snouts, Morelet’s crocodile has a snout that is more alligator-like; that is, it is blunted and rounded. Morelet’s crocodile can be aggressive toward people. Although reports of attacks are rare compared with those of other, larger crocodilians, nearly three dozen attacks on people were documented between 2012 and 2022 in Tamaulipas state ...(100 of 819 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!