Freshwater Crocodile
Freshwater crocodile is a species of crocodile found only in the northern part of Australia. It is considered not as dangerous as the saltwater crocodile.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
| Subfamily | Crocodylinae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Scientific Name | Crocodylus johnsoni |
| Other Names | Australian Freshwater Crocodile, Johnstone’s Crocodile |
| Size | Male: 2.3–3 m Female: Up to 2.1 m |
| Weight | Male: Around 70 kg; large specimens weigh up to 100 kg Female: Around 40 kg |
| Color | Light brown with dark brands on the body and tail which tend to break up near the neck |
| Distribution | Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory |
| Habitat | Freshwater wetlands, billabongs, rivers, creeks |
| Diet | Insects, fishes, frogs, turtles, crustaceans, lizards, spiders, snakes, birds, mammals |
| Hibernation Fact | May hibernate |
| Predators | Newborns are preyed upon by pythons, large fish, birds of prey, freshwater turtles, larger crocodiles; eggs fall prey to goannas, feral pigs |
| Breeding Season | July – August |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 4 to 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 to 3 months |
| Reproductive Age | 15 to 20 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 50 or more years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Freshwater Crocodile Pictures Gallery
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- Australian Freshwater Crocodile
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- Baby Freshwater Crocodile
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- Crocodile Freshwater
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- Crocodylus Johnsoni
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- Freshwater Crocodile Diet
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- Freshwater Crocodile Eating
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- Freshwater Crocodile Habitat
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- Freshwater Crocodile Images
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- Freshwater Crocodile Pictures
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- Freshwater Crocodile Running
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- Freshwater Crocodile
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- Freshwater Crocodiles
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- Johnstones Crocodile
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- Largest Freshwater Crocodile
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- Freshwater Crocodile Skull
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- Freshwater Crocodile vs Saltwater Crocodile
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- Freshwater Crocodile Eggs
Published on November 24th 2016 by staff under Crocodiles,Crocodilians. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
