Friday, November 11, 2011

A strange crocodile inhabits the Canary Islands seabed

A strange crocodile inhabits the Canary Islands seabed
From: antena3canarias | November 10, 2011 |
Marine biologists warn that it is not normal at this point in the year for the Sea temperature to be at 23 degrees.




Discovered in Gran Canaria a new marine species called 'Carmelite Crocodile'

Jazael Ascanio / Vicente Perez | Canaries | Updated on 10/11/2011

According to experts, it is not normal at this point of autumn in the islands for the sea temperatures to be at 23 degrees. This could be the reason that could explain the appearance of tropical species in the ocean depths.

The latter finding has recently been named as a Carmelite crocodile, eel fish was first seen on the coast southeast of Gran Canaria.

It is not their natural habitat, it is actually the first time that this animal has been discovered in the archipelago, but already it has called this home.

This is a sand eel species that can measure between five to six feet. He has been named Carmelita common Crocodile for his relationship with the Carmelite and the appearance of a crocodile.

The strange animal appeared to 20 feet deep on the beach in Arinaga in Gran Canaria. This species is common in tropical areas such as Senegal or Guinea.

The finding came from a group of divers who were astonished to see a species so exotic. Before this discovery, Daniel was asked to take the first pictures. They are proof that this area is to become marine micro-reserves has a new inhabitant.

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