Dwarf crocodile - Wikipedia
The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), also known as the African dwarf crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile (a name more often used for the Asian mugger crocodile) or bony crocodile, [5] is an African crocodile that is also the smallest extant (living) species of crocodile.
Dwarf Crocodile - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), also known as the African dwarf crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile (a name more often used for the Asian mugger crocodile) or bony crocodile, is an African crocodile that is also the smallest extant (living) species of crocodile.
Dwarf crocodile | Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
The dwarf crocodile is the world’s smallest living crocodile, inhabiting swamps and freshwater streams in western and central Africa. The species grows to a maximum length of 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) and a maximum weight of 45.4 kg (100 pounds).
Dwarf Crocodile: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
Dwarf crocodiles, the smallest of all crocodile species, exhibit several distinctive physical features. Adult dwarf crocodiles typically reach lengths of about 4.9 to 5.9 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) and weigh between 40 and 71 pounds (18 to 32 kilograms).
Dwarf Crocodile - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · The Dwarf Crocodile is the smallest species of crocodile in the world and is also one of the most distinctive with a short, broad snout and tough scales that cover their entire black body (most crocodiles do not have such armored scales on their underside).
The Dwarf Crocodile: A Small but Mighty Reptile - Wild Explained
2023年9月14日 · Although not as famous as its larger cousins, the Nile crocodile and saltwater crocodile, the dwarf crocodile has its own unique charm. This reptile is endemic to the central and western parts of Africa, inhabiting freshwater habitats such as rivers, swamps, and marshes.
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African dwarf crocodile - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers
Just 5 feet long, the African dwarf crocodile is is one of the smallest crocodile species. Rainforests, swamps, and slow-moving rivers of West Africa give it the perfect habitat. This croc looks for food at night and eats mostly small animals like crabs, snails, frogs, and fish.
Dwarf Crocodile: Africa’s Master Reptile - Living Animal
2024年2月21日 · Within the dense forests and slow-moving waters of Central and West Africa lies a creature of intrigue and survival—the Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis). As the smallest member of the crocodile family, this elusive reptile leads a life shrouded in mystery, far removed from the human eye.
Dwarf Crocodile ( Osteolaemus tetraspis ) Fact Sheet: Summary
2024年5月7日 · Smallest crocodile species, typically reaching a maximum total combined body and tail length of c. 170-180 cm (5.6-5.9 ft). A mostly terrestrial crocodile, searches for prey along well-defined trails in the forest
Dwarf Crocodile - Natural Atlas
The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), also known as the African dwarf crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile (a name more often used for the Asian mugger crocodile) or bony crocodile, is an African crocodile that is also the smallest extant (living) species of crocodile.