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False Gharial
The False Gharial is a freshwater species that has earned its scientific name from Hermann Schlegel, a German herpetologist. The young hatchlings are not taken care of by their parents and thus often get preyed upon by wild dogs, leopards, mongoose and tigers.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Gavialidae |
| Subfamily | Tomistominae |
| Genus | Tomistoma |
| Scientific Name | Tomistoma schlegelii |
| Also Known as | Tomistoma, Sunda gharial, and Malayan gharial |
| Length | Males: 11-16 ft (132-192 in) Females: 10-13 ft (120-156 in) |
| Weight | Males: 190-210 kg (418-462 oz) Females: Around 93 kg(205 oz) |
| Coloration | Grayish white ventral side, reddish brown body exhibiting cross bands on the tail and back |
| Distribution | Indonesia, and peninsular Malaysia |
| Habitat | Freshwater rivers, lakes, and swamps |
| Diet | Monkeys and macaques , waterbirds, snakes, and fish |
| Clutch Size | 13-35 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on July 4th 2019 by staff under Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 16th August 2019.
