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New Guinea Crocodile
The New Guinea Crocodile is a nocturnal species with a tendency to basking in the sun in groups and preying and eating at night. Matured females are known to produce “roar” like vocalization whenever intimidated.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Scientific Name | Crocodylus novaeguineae |
| Other Names | Wahne huala, Buaya air tawar, Puk Puk, Singapore large grain, and New Guinea freshwater crocodile |
| Length | Males: Around 11 ft (132 in) Females: Around 8.9 ft (106 in) |
| Coloration | Gray to brown |
| Distribution | Papua and New Guinea |
| Habitat | Brackish water, freshwater swamps, lakes, and marshes |
| Diet | Snakes, frogs, crabs, mammals (medium-sized), and shrimps |
| Clutch Size | 22-45 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on July 16th 2019 by staff under Crocodiles. Article was last reviewed on 25th June 2019.
