Dwarf caiman

Dwarf caiman

(Creature)

Type

Animal

CR

1/3

Environment

Warm water

Alignment

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Source: The Wormwood Mutiny, pg(s). 88

Dwarf caimans, or dwarf caymans, are small crocodilians that resemble caimans and primarily live in coastal waters and rainforest wetlands. Pirates and other spellcasting sailors often use dwarf caiman as familiars.

Appearance

A small reptile with green scales, a dwarf caiman can keep itself perfectly still, ensuring its prey approaches it.

Abilities

Dwarf caimans have two abilities that help them hunt. The first is that they can hold their breath, staying perfectly still. Once they decide to strike, they explode at the prey, moving exceptionally fast.

Ecology

Dwarf caimans often hunt by camouflaging themselves to look like driftwood. As they live in the warm waters, they stay still for hours waiting for the perfect time to strike to catch their prey. Dwarf caimans prey on birds, fish, lizards, and small mammals.

External links

• Cuvier's dwarf caiman (real-world animal) on Wikipedia