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fish-eating crocodile

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gavialis gangeticusESA Categories -reptiles

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    fish-eating crocodile, gavial, indian gavial, indian gharial, long-nosed crocodile, gharial

  • Regions

    BangladeshMyanmarIndia

  • Population

    Approximately 1000 individuals remaining in the wild.

  • Habitat

    Gharials inhabit freshwater rivers and marshes with sandy banks and ample fish populations.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    2000, and 40

Regions

Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Pakistan

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