Saltwater crocodile

Scientific Name

Crocodylus porosus

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

70 years

Weight

200-1000 kg (males); 120-200 kg (females)

Length

5 m (avg) males, 2.5-3 m (avg) female

Range

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, east coast of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Australia, south Pacific islands

Habitat Type

Brackish water, coastal waters, mangroves, rivers, swamps

Threats

Hunting, poaching, habitat loss

Did You Know

It is the largest species of crocodile

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

70 years

Weight

200-1000 kg (males); 120-200 kg (females)

Length

5 m (avg) males, 2.5-3 m (avg) female

Range

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, east coast of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Australia, south Pacific islands

Habitat Type

Brackish water, coastal waters, mangroves, rivers, swamps

Threats

Hunting, poaching, habitat loss

Did You Know

It is the largest species of crocodile

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