List of crocodilians - Wikipedia
A member of this order is called a crocodilian, or colloquially a crocodile. The 9 genera and 28 species of Crocodilia are split into 3 subfamilies: Alligatoridae, alligators and caimans; Crocodylidae, true crocodiles; and Gavialidae, the gharial and false gharial.
All 27 Types of Crocodiles (A to Z List with Pictures)
Apr 26, 2022 · All 27 Types of Crocodiles (A to Z List with Pictures) Like other animals, not all crocodiles are alike. There are three sub-families in the crocodile class, which includes the Alligatoridae, Crocodylidae, and the Gavialidae. For all these families, there is …
All 25 Types of Crocodile Species: ID Guide with Facts and
Sep 18, 2022 · Crocodiles are semi-aquatic reptiles found in the tropics. Discover the different types of crocodiles species that have been identified all over the world.
23 Types of Crocodiles | Alligators | Gharials - BioExplorer.net
Currently there are 23 different types of crocodile species have been identified and classified in the reptile order – Crocodilia. American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) The American alligator is a giant crocodilian reptile endemic to the Southeastern United States.
18 Types of Crocodiles: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Jan 24, 2024 · Three key genera — Crocodylus, Mecistops, and Osteolaemus — constitute the 18 extant crocodile species. The distinguishing characteristics of each genus show the diversity of these creatures. Crocodylus is the most widespread, with versatility in …
Crocodile | Habitat, Species, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 30, 2024 · Crocodiles are any of about 27 species of generally large, ponderous, amphibious animals of lizard-like appearance and carnivorous habit belonging to the reptile order Crocodylia. They have powerful jaws, many conical teeth, and short legs.
Crocodile - Wikipedia
They are carnivorous animals, feeding mostly on vertebrates such as fish, reptiles, birds and mammals, and sometimes on invertebrates such as molluscs and crustaceans, depending on species and age. All crocodiles are tropical species that, …
Discover All 18 Types of Crocodiles Found Across the World
May 1, 2023 · Some crocodiles live in freshwater, while others prefer saltwater or brackish habitats. From the tropical regions of the Americas to Australia, Asia, and Africa, these living dinosaurs continue to inspire fear, respect, and admiration for …
Crocodilians (Crocodiles, Alligators, Caimans, and Gharials)
There are 23 widely recognized species of crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials, all members of the order Crocodylia. Superficially they resemble reptiles, yet their closest cousins are birds and extinct Dinosauria, a group known as archosaurs ("ruling reptiles").
Crocodilian - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
The fact is, crocodilians—alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gharials—are a misunderstood group of animals, most of which face serious threats to their habitat as well as being hunted for their skin by humans. Of the 23 species of crocodilians, 7 are critically endangered, and nearly all are at risk in some part of their range.