Saltwater Crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile and crocodilian, and one of the most dangerous animals to humans. They are highly territorial ambush predators capable of taking down virtually any animal that enters their territory.
- Mass (typical / record)
- 225 kg
- Top speed
- 29 km/h
- Body length
- 2.8 m
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitats
- saltwater, coastal, estuaries
Bite force (est.): 3,700 PSI · IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
Central to Aboriginal Australian Dreamtime stories. The largest living reptile, individuals over 6 m long have been documented. Steve Irwin made them globally famous through his wildlife shows.