Mugger Crocodile
Mugger crocodile is a medium-sized species of crocodile occurring in much of the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries. The species has the broadest snout among the extant crocodiles. It is known to be quite social as it tolerates their own species during basking and feeding.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
| Subfamily | Crocodylinae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Scientific Name | Crocodylus palustris |
| Other Names | Indian, Indus, Sindhu, Persian, Marsh Crocodile, Mugger |
| Size | Males: Around 3.2 m Females: Around 2.45 m Largest recorded specimen measures 3.7 m |
| Weight | Male: 40 to 200 kg |
| Color | Dark gray or brown |
| Distribution | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, southernmost region of Iran |
| Habitat | Lakes, rivers, marshes, swamps |
| Diet | Fish, snakes, birds, turtles, mammals like monkeys, squirrels, otters, chital |
| Breeding Season | February to April |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 10 – 48 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 55-75 days |
| Reproductive Age | Male: Around 10 years of age Female: Around 6 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 20 to 40 years or more |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Mugger Crocodile Pictures Gallery
-
- Baby Mugger Crocodile
-
- Crocodylus Palustris
-
- Indian Crocodile
-
- Indus Crocodile
-
- Marsh Crocodile
-
- Mugger Crocodile Eating
-
- Mugger Crocodile Images
-
- Mugger Crocodile Photos
-
- Mugger Crocodile Pictures
-
- Mugger Crocodile Range
-
- Mugger Crocodile
-
- Mugger Crocodiles
-
- Persian Crocodile
-
- Mugger Crocodile Skin
-
- Mugger Crocodile Attack
Published on November 23rd 2016 by staff under Crocodiles,Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
