Peer Review Plan for Species Status Assessment Reports –American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), Audubon’s Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus audubonni), Everglade Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), and Sand Skink (Neoseps reynoldsi)

A large lizard-shaped reptile, the crocodile closely resembles the alligator. Hatchlings are about 23 centimeters in length; adults may grow to 4.5 meters or larger. Florida crocodiles may be distinguished from alligators by their more slender build and their difference in snout shape. The...

The Audubon’s crested caracara stands out among raptors with its long neck, long yellow legs, and large gray-blue bill. These large birds measure between 20 to 25 inches (50 to 64 cm) in length. They have a striking appearance, featuring a white head, black crest, orange-red face, gray-blue bill...

The Everglade snail kite is a medium-sized hawk with a wingspan of about 45 inches, very similar to the marsh hawk but without wavering, tilting flight. The beak is slender and very hooked. The adult males are slate gray with black head and wing tips, a white patch at the base of a square tail,...