Reptiles Living Least Concern

Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

The largest living reptile and a powerful predator of estuaries, rivers and coastal waters.

Photo: Obtained from Molly Ebersold of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm · Public domain

Overview

Saltwater crocodiles tolerate salt water and can disperse between islands and river systems. Large adults are apex predators capable of taking a wide range of prey.

Physical characteristics

Length300–600 cm

Weight100.0–1,000.0 kg

Typical lifespan70 years

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

MangroveRiverEstuaryCoastal Ocean

Range

Southeast AsiaSouth AsiaNorthern Australia

Video

A saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), jumping for meat at Adelaide River, NT, Australia.Credit: Mutante · CC BY-SA 3.0Source ↗

Sounds

Pronunciation recording of German noun "Wolkenohrenpilz", IPA: /ˈvɔlkn̩ʔoːʁən̯ˌpɪlt͡s/. Male voice, recorded by native German speaker from Berlin, Germany.Jeuwre · CC BY-SA 4.0

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