AnAge entry for Crocodylus palustris

Classification (HAGRID: 03257)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Crocodylidae
                    Genus: Crocodylus
Species
Crocodylus palustris
Common name
Mugger, or Marsh crocodile
Synonyms
Crocodylus palustris palustris, Crocodylus palustris kimbula, Crocodilus bombifrons, Crocodilus trigonops, Crocodilus vulgaris indicus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
44 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1298
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

A female and male, both 44 years of age, have been reported living in captivity [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
2,313 days
Male sexual maturity
3,652 days
Adult weight
42,700 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 202196
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 184238
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