Black Caiman

Where to see

Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve leads · 5 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Black Caiman during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

#ParkCountrySighting
1 Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve 🇪🇨 Ecuador
40–50%
2 Anavilhanas National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
40–50%
3 Tambopata National Reserve 🇵🇪 Peru
40–50%
4 Yasuní National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
30–40%
5 Manu National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Black Caiman?

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve (Ecuador) — about 43% of wildlife watchers report a Black Caiman sighting there, the highest of the 5 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Black Caiman?

Anavilhanas National Park (about 41%), Tambopata National Reserve (about 40%), Yasuní National Park (about 30%) are the next best options.