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Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

Least Concern →
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
70 years
Length
6.0 m
Weight
1.0 t
Population
300.0K
Trend
→ Stable

About

The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile, found from eastern India to northern Australia.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ They can exert a bite force of over 16,000 newtons.
  • ✨ They can swim thousands of kilometers across open ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🏖️ Marine Intertidal 💧 Wetlands (Inland) 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇦🇺 Australia

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
Saltwater Crocodile is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Estimated Population
300.0K
Population Trend
→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order
Crocodylia (Crocodilians)
Family
Crocodylidae (Crocodiles)
Genus
Crocodylus (True Crocodiles)
Species
Crocodylus porosus (Saltwater Crocodile)

Similar Species in Crocodylus

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Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
Critically Endangered
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Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Saltwater Crocodile?
The scientific name of Saltwater Crocodile is Crocodylus porosus. It belongs to the genus Crocodylus.
What is the conservation status of Saltwater Crocodile?
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Saltwater Crocodile live?
Saltwater Crocodile is found in Distributed across Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.. Countries include Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines.
What family does Saltwater Crocodile belong to?
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) belongs to the genus Crocodylus, which is part of the taxonomic family Crocodylidae.
What does Saltwater Crocodile eat?
Saltwater Crocodile is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Saltwater Crocodile live?
Saltwater Crocodile has an average lifespan of approximately 70 years in the wild.
How many Saltwater Crocodile are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is approximately 300,000 individuals.
Is Saltwater Crocodile endangered?
No, Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Crocodylus — 3 Species

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Saltwater Crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
LC
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Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
CR 🐊
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
LC
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