Orinoco Crocodile
Orinoco crocodile is a species of crocodile endemic to Colombia and Venezuela. It is an extremely critically endangered species of crocodile. The population of the species is very small. The species is among the largest extant reptiles and the largest predator in the Americas.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Sauropsida |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
| Subfamily | Crocodylinae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Scientific Name | Crocodylus intermedius |
| Size | Average size of males is 4.1 m; up to 5.2 m |
| Weight | Male: Around 380 kg Female: Around 225 kg |
| Color | Ranges from pale tan to yellowish to dark brownish-gray |
| Distribution | Colombia and Venezuela |
| Habitat | Llanos savannah, seasonal freshwater rivers |
| Diet | Large fish, reptiles, birds, mammals |
| Breeding Season | Drier season (January – February) |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Around 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 3 months |
| Average Lifespan | 60 – 80 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Critically Endangered |
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Published on November 25th 2016 by staff under Crocodiles,Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
