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MUGGER CROCODILE
Marsh Crocodile or Indian Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris

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Distribution:- Bangladesh, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, possibly Indochina

Comments:- Grows to 4 - 5 metres (13 to 16.5ft)


Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Palatopana, Sri Lanka
Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Palatopana, Sri Lanka


Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Tissa Lake, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Tissa Lake, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka


Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka
Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka



Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)


Mugger Crocodile Crocodylus palustris
Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)


Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka
Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) photographed in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka


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