© Gerald and Buff Corsi, California Academy of Sciences Native
Fauna: Amphibians and Reptiles As the most northern of its
range, the Florida Bay is home to the American crocodile
(Crocodylus acutus). This endangered species feeds on mullet
within the waters of the bay. Sanctuaries for crocodiles have
been set aside at Little Madeira Bay and Joe Bay. - Estuarine
and marine waters are home to many endangered and threatened
species including the American crocodile and American Alligator
as well as four species of sea turtles © John White The American
alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) coexists with the American
crocodile in estuarine habitats and is currently listed as
threatened. Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle © Eugene Weber,
California Academy of Sciences Endangered sea turtles, including
the Atlantic hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Atlantic ridley
(Lepidochelys kempii), and green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas),
also reside in these waters and nest on associated beaches.
Green Sea Turtle © Steve Turek The t