AnAge entry for Crocodylus porosus

Classification (HAGRID: 03258)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Crocodylidae
                    Genus: Crocodylus
Species
Crocodylus porosus
Common name
Saltwater crocodile
Synonyms
Crocodilus oopholis, Crocodilus biporcatus, Oopholis pondicherianus, Crocodylus porosus australis, Crocodilus biporcatus raninus, Crocodylus porosus minikanna

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
57 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1298
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

Anecdotal reports, which might be true, suggest these animals can live over 100 years. As such, the maximum longevity of this species may be considerably underestimated. A male at least 57 years old was reported in captivity [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
3,652 days
Male sexual maturity
5,844 days
Adult weight
200,000 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 174364
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