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Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) Male
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) Male
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) Male
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)

About Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Reptiles
  • Order: Alligators and Crocodiles
  • Family: Alligators

The gharial, also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians. Mature females are 2.6 to 4.5 m long, and males 3 to 6 m. Adult males have a distinct boss at the end of the snout, which resembles an earthenware pot known as a ghara, hence the name "gharial". The gharial is well adapted to catching fish because of its long, narrow snout and 110 sharp, interlocking teeth.

Source: Wikipedia

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    Jim Corbett National Park - Dhikala, India
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