Australian Saltwater Crocodile Day 1
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Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordata
Class- Reptilia
Order- Crocodilia
Family- Crocodylidae
Genus- Crocodylus
Species- Saltwater Crocodile
Subspecies-
Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
Australian Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
First Appeared around 240 million years ago
Closest living relative- Mugger Crocodile
Ancestors
Phytosaur Steneosaurus Archosaur
Description
Long snout
Long body
Spiny back
Short legs
Long tail
Sharp teeth
Rough, scaly skin
Key Characteristics
Broad Body
Teeth protrude out when mouth is closed
Much larger than other species of crocodiles
Average length for a male: 17 feet
Average length for a female: 10 feet
Their average lifespan is around 70 years but can live longer.
Average weight for a male: 2,205 lbs (over 1 ton)
Average weight for a female: 330 lbs
The main difference between males and females is strictly size and reproductive organs, with males being significantly larger.
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