Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The Saltwater Crocodile, also known as the estuarine crocodile, Indo-Pacific crocodile, marine crocodile, sea crocodile, and saltie, is one of the largest living crocodiles. It is native to saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands including India’s east coast across Southeast Asia and the Sundaic region to northern Australia and Micronesia. The saltwater crocodile was hunted for its skin up until the 1970s, and today it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The species are hypercarnivorous apex predators, and they can overtake almost any animal that enters their territory. Saltwater crocodiles range in color with some retaining pale skin, while others may be so dark to appear black.
The typical male Saltwater Crocodile has an overall length of 14’-23’ (4.25-7 m), with females at lengths of 7.5’-11’ (2.30-3.35 m). The body width of a Saltwater Crocodile is typically between 13.8”-41.3” (35-105 cm) with a body height of 9.8”-29.5” (25-75 cm). The typical lifespan of the Saltwater Crocodile is between 70-100 years in the wild and 100-120 years in captivity. An average male Saltwater Crocodile weighs between 880-2200 lb (400-1000 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 70-100 years in the wild.
The Saltwater Crocodile, also known as the estuarine crocodile, Indo-Pacific crocodile, marine crocodile, sea crocodile, and saltie, is one of the largest living crocodiles. It is native to saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands including India’s east coast across Southeast Asia and the Sundaic region to northern Australia and Micronesia. The saltwater crocodile was hunted for its skin up until the 1970s, and today it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. The species are hypercarnivorous apex predators, and they can overtake almost any animal that enters their territory. Saltwater crocodiles range in color with some retaining pale skin, while others may be so dark to appear black.
The typical male Saltwater Crocodile has an overall length of 14’-23’ (4.25-7 m), with females at lengths of 7.5’-11’ (2.30-3.35 m). The body width of a Saltwater Crocodile is typically between 13.8”-41.3” (35-105 cm) with a body height of 9.8”-29.5” (25-75 cm). The typical lifespan of the Saltwater Crocodile is between 70-100 years in the wild and 100-120 years in captivity. An average male Saltwater Crocodile weighs between 880-2200 lb (400-1000 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 70-100 years in the wild.
