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Reptiles
Saltwater Crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 70-100 years
- Weight
- 400-1,000 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a carnivore species found in Indo-Pacific estuaries and mangroves. It typically lives 70-100 years, weighing around 400-1,000 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the saltwater crocodile: Saltwater crocodiles have the strongest bite force ever measured.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.