AnAge entry for Crocodylus novaeguineae

Classification (HAGRID: 03256)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Crocodylidae
                    Genus: Crocodylus
Species
Crocodylus novaeguineae
Common name
New Guinea crocodile
Synonyms
Crocodylus novaeguineae novaeguineae

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
51 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

A male lived more than 51 years in captivity [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
2,191 days
Male sexual maturity
3,652 days
Incubation
87 days
Adult weight
39,900 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 174363
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Taxonomy ID 8503
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