A prehistoric-looking creature, it is distinguishable from its cousin, the American alligator, by its longer, thinner snout, its lighter color, and two long teeth on the lower jaw that are visible when its mouth is closed.

• 这种类似史前动物的家伙很容易通过它的长嘴；亮丽的颜色；和嘴巴闭合时仍然露在外面的尖牙与它的亲属美洲短吻鳄区别开来.