Siamese Crocodile
Crocodylus siamensis
Conservation Status
Critically EndangeredReptilia · Crocodylidae
About
The Siamese crocodile is a medium-sized freshwater crocodile native to Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Historical records from Myanmar remain unverified. The species is critically endangered and already extirpated from many regions. Its other common names include Siamese freshwater crocodile, Singapore small-grain, and soft-belly.
Fun Fact
The latter is considered to have the second largest population of Siamese crocodiles in the world, but is currently threatened by the proposed construction of a massive dam in the river.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range of freshwater habitats, including slow-moving rivers and streams, lakes, seasonal oxbow lakes, marshes and swamps.
Diet
Feed mainly on fish and snakes, but also eat amphibians and small mammals.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change