Saltwater Crocodile Species Profile
Saltwater Crocodile Stats
Scientific Name: Crocodylus porosus
Family: Crocodylidae
Adult Size: Up to 23 feet
Range: Southeastern Asia and Oceania
Habitat: Brackish water swamps along coasts ...
Saltwater Crocodile Range
Fast Facts
Type: Reptile Diet: Carnivore Average life span in the wild: 70 years Size: 17 ft (5 m) Weight: 1,000 lbs (450 kg) Group name: Bask (on land) or float (in water) Did you know?
Saltwater crocodiles live in loosely organized social groups. They spend a lot of their time trying to keep their body temperature constant. Saltwater crocodiles are also territorial with the best territory being held by the strongest male.
Saltwater crocodile leather is in high demand, and crocodile farms are establish to raise crocodiles solely for their hides. Like other animal skin and fur trades, this practice is highly controversial among those concerned with animal welfare.
This page contains samples from our picture files on the Saltwater Crocodile. These images are intended to communicate the sense of awe and wonder I have for these amazing beings.
Estuarine crocodile, saltwater crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
The estuarine crocodile is the world's largest living croc.
Meaning of scientific name
Crocodylus porosus = 'pored crocodile'.
Saltwater Crocodile
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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed reports of individuals up... More 36 Images 11 Videos ...
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptilian species alive today. Adult males can reach up to sizes of 6 to 7 meters. Females are much smaller and do not generally exceed 3 meters, with 2.5 meters considered large.
Saltwater crocodiles are found in higher densities where there are good nesting sites and lots of food.
A Huge Saltwater Crocodile In Northern Australia. Photo:Tourism NT
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porosus, the estuarine, or saltwater crocodile from the coasts of northern Australia, the islands of New Guinea and Indonesia, and the shores of Sri Lanka, eastern India, southeast Asia, Vietnam, Borneo, the Philippines, Palau, Vanuatu, ...
Stalk and Ambush: Saltwater crocodiles prefer to take prey from the water's edge. These patient predators will float for hours on end, eyes focused on the bank, waiting for a thirsty animal to approach for a drink.
The largest crocodile (the saltwater crocodile) is often 14 ft (4.3 m) long and may exceed 20 ft (6 m) in length.
World's Largest Reptile: The largest species of crocodile, also Earth's largest reptile, is the Saltwater Crocodile, found in northern Australia and throughout South-east Asia.
The largest species of crocodilian is the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, which can measure more than 6 m (20 ft.). The smallest species is the Cuvier's dwarf caiman; adult males only reach a maximum length of about 1.6 m (5.2 ft.).
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- The largest crocodile species is the saltwater crocodile, which can get to at least 17 or 18 feet.
- Alligators can often reach at least 14 or 15 feet in length, which is larger than some crocodile species, but not others.
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The gharial is the most long-snouted and together with the saltwater crocodile the largest of the living crocodilians. A male gharial can reach 20 feet (6 m).
The National Zoo exhibits one female gharial. It was a gift from the government of Nepal.
There are two kinds of crocodile in Australia: the Estuarine, a saltwater crocodile and Johnsons, a freshwater crocodile. Both are found in the hot, tropical northern part of the continent.
Gharials are among the largest of all crocodilians, smaller in size than only the saltwater crocodile. In addition to their distinct spindly nose, gharials have a unique tail that is laterally flattened and rimmed on both edges by a ridge of scales.
Some species, notably the Saltwater Crocodile of Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands often live along the coastal areas. They are also known to venture far out to sea.
 See also: Crocodile, Shark, Rabbit, Southern Right Whale, Right Whale
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