Saltwater Crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
Local name: Khare Magar / खारा मगरमच्छ
lightbulbThe largest living reptile; a coastal and mangrove species.
Identification
The Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Khare Magar / खारा मगरमच्छ.
Habitat. Sundarbans, Bhitarkanika, Andaman coasts and estuaries
Diet. Fish, crabs, large vertebrates including livestock
Field notes. World’s largest reptile. Estuarine conflict is a Forest Department / Coast Guard operation. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule I.
Habitat
Sundarbans, Bhitarkanika, Andaman coasts and estuaries
Diet
Fish, crabs, large vertebrates including livestock
Behavior
World’s largest reptile. Estuarine conflict is a Forest Department / Coast Guard operation.