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West African Crocodile
Commonly confused with Nile crocodile, the West African crocodile is named by the French naturalist, Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire. Mummified West African Crocodiles have been exhumed in Egypt, referring to the Crocodile God “Sobek” of the civilization.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilia |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
| Genus | Crocodylus |
| Scientific Name | Crocodylus suchus |
| Also Known as | Desert crocodile |
| Length | 5-13 ft (1.5-4 m) |
| Weight | Around 907 kg (2000 lb) |
| Coloration | Dark green to black |
| Distribution | Central and West Africa |
| Habitat | Forested and open habitats, burrows, and caves, wetlands, lagoons, and mangrove waters |
| Diet | Fish and mammals |
| Breeding Season | November-December |
| Clutch Size | 25-80 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
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Published on July 13th 2019 by staff under Crocodiles. Article was last reviewed on 15th July 2019.
