American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) (IMAGE) McGill University Caption American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) on the Pacific coast of Panama. Credit José Avila-Cervantes Usage Restrictions Credit image. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.