Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni)
Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni)
The Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus Johnstoni) also known as the Australian freshwater crocodile, has a brown back with black irregular bands and a white underside. They are native to the Australian region and live in rivers, creeks, and lagoons. The freshwater crocodile is not a known man-eater, but will bite a human in self-defense. Their diet typically consists of insects, spiders, turtles, small reptiles, and water rats. They are opportunistic feeders and hunt by waiting for their prey to come within close range. They are not considered endangered and have a lifespan of typically 50 years.
The Freshwater Crocodile has an overall length between 5’-9.8’ (2.1-3 m), body width of 11”-16.5” (28-42 cm), body height of 9.4”-13.8” (24-35 cm), and weight between 88-220 lb (40-100 kg). The typical lifespan of the Freshwater Crocodile is between 40-100 years.
The Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus Johnstoni) also known as the Australian freshwater crocodile, has a brown back with black irregular bands and a white underside. They are native to the Australian region and live in rivers, creeks, and lagoons. The freshwater crocodile is not a known man-eater, but will bite a human in self-defense. Their diet typically consists of insects, spiders, turtles, small reptiles, and water rats. They are opportunistic feeders and hunt by waiting for their prey to come within close range. They are not considered endangered and have a lifespan of typically 50 years.
The Freshwater Crocodile has an overall length between 5’-9.8’ (2.1-3 m), body width of 11”-16.5” (28-42 cm), body height of 9.4”-13.8” (24-35 cm), and weight between 88-220 lb (40-100 kg). The typical lifespan of the Freshwater Crocodile is between 40-100 years.