Crocodylus porosus Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Crocodylia Family Crocodylidae Genus Crocodylus
map of distribution
Saltwater Crocodiles have a wide range of where they can be found.Northern Australia, Eastern coast of India and parts ofSouthwest Asia. In Northern Australia they are found in Northern territory, Western Australia and Queensland. In India huge populations are present in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary of Orissa and smaller numbers in Sundarbans in India and Bangladesh. There are small populations in New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Kai Islands, Aru Islands, Malukei Islands, Timor and islands within Torres Strait.
vocabulary
1.Palatal-Fleshy valve that closes to keep crocodiles from drowning. 2.Hide- skin. 3.Salinity-Saltiness or dissolved salt content. 4.Aquatic-Lives in water or around water. 5. Tetrapod-A four-footed animal.
Morphology
Crocodiles are lizard-shaped creatures with well armoured head and trunk with horny skin and scales and bony plates.
importance
Economically saltwater Crocodiles are valued for their hides and meat. Ecologically they are valued as hunters who keep other populations in check.
Biology
Saltwater Crocodiles are large aquatic tetrapods that have a fleshy "palatal" that keeps water from getting to their lungs. Saltwater Crocodiles sit with there mouths open to both cool their head and to intimidate other animals. Crocodiles can live in areas with high salinity.
1. Saltwater Crocodiles lay their eggs during the wet season. 2. The mother cares for young unlike many other reptiles. 3. like other reptiles their eggs are made of a leather like texture. 4. Saltwater Crocodiles hunt in the evenings and at night. 5. Crocodiles eat anything they can get their mouths on..