Saltwater Crocodile
The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile in the world, with large males reaching up to 6 metres and exceeding 1,000 kg. Found from the eastern coast of India through Southeast Asia to northern Australia, it is capable of ocean crossings and is the ultimate generalist predator, attacking anything from fish and birds to large mammals and humans. Despite its fearsome reputation, conservation efforts have allowed populations to recover significantly.
Average Length
5.0 m
Average Weight
450 kg
Lifespan
70 years
Top Speed
29 km/h
WildAtlas insight
Low elusiveness
This species is generally easier to observe in the wild, based on its typical traits and behavior.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Reptile
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Activity
- Crepuscular
- Social behavior
- Solitary
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
Quick Facts
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles on Earth.
They can travel vast distances across open ocean.
Their bite force is the strongest of any animal ever measured — over 16,000 N.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Crepuscular
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
90 days incubation
Litter Size
50
Predators
Humans
Found in Parks
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