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Philippine Crocodile
The freshwater crocodile is a small one with mythological references in Philippines culture. The native people think it is both a sacred yet dangerous species that has a connection with dead men’s soul. Its identity as a separate species has been establish post 1989, before that it was considered to be a susbspecies of another species, namely, the New Guinea crocodile.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Species | Crocodylus mindorensis |
| Also Known as | Philippine freshwater crocodile, Mindoro crocodile, buwaya, and bukarot |
| Length | Around 4.9 ft (180 in) |
| Weight | Around 529 oz (15 kg) |
| Coloration | Golden brown in adolescent and dark in maturity |
| Distribution | Philippines |
| Habitat | Freshwaters |
| Diet | Small mammals, bird, snakes, and fish |
| Breeding Season | December to May |
| Clutch Size | 30-40 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Critically Endangered |
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Published on June 28th 2019 by staff under Crocodiles. Article was last reviewed on 25th June 2019.
