1. Alligators: Alligators are apex predators found in mangrove forests. Crocodiles are closely related.
2. Large Birds: These include herons and storks with long legs suited for wading the shallows. They primarily prey on fish found around mangroves, but might take a variety of creatures.
3. Crabs: These crustaceans live among mud or on trees. There are several species but not all may be predators. Examples of predatory crabs mentioned are the ghost crab and red mangrove crab.