Philippine Crocodile
Crocodylus mindorensis
Conservation Status
Critically EndangeredReptilia · Crocodylidae
About
The Philippine crocodile, also known as the Mindoro crocodile, the Philippine freshwater crocodile, the bukarot in Ilocano, and more generally as a buwaya in most Filipino lowland cultures, is endemic to the Philippines. It has been listed as critically endangered since 2008 due to exploitation and unsustainable fishing methods, such as dynamite fishing. Conservation methods are being taken by the Dutch/Filipino Mabuwaya foundation, the Crocodile Conservation Society and the Zoological Institute of HerpaWorld in Mindoro island. It is strictly prohibited to kill a crocodile in the country, and it is punishable by law.
Fun Fact
m (8 ft 10 in) and 90 kg (200 lb), and only the largest males attain record maximum size of up to 3.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat ailing fish in a significantly higher proportion than healthy fish, thus improving the common health of the fish stock.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change