Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Local name: Magar / मगरमच्छ
lightbulbThe most widespread crocodilian in India.
Identification
The Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Magar / मगरमच्छ.
Habitat. Rivers, lakes, village tanks and irrigation canals across the peninsula
Diet. Fish, turtles, birds, mammals; opportunistic
Field notes. The crocodile of inland India. Tank and well strandings, and conflict near villages, are the usual calls. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule I.
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, village tanks and irrigation canals across the peninsula
Diet
Fish, turtles, birds, mammals; opportunistic
Behavior
The crocodile of inland India. Tank and well strandings, and conflict near villages, are the usual calls.