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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
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