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Mugger_crocodiles  Crocodylus palustris,Geotagged,India,Mugger crocodile Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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The mugger crocodile is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries. It is one of the three crocodilians found in India, the others being the gharial and the saltwater crocodile. It is a medium sized crocodile that mostly inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, sluggish rivers, swamps and marshes.

Similar species: Crocodilia
Species identified by Ragisha Kottamal
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By Ragisha Kottamal

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Uploaded Feb 2, 2013. Captured Jan 24, 2013 16:03 in Uppinangadi - Hirebandadi - Koila Road, Karnataka, India.
  • Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
  • f/4.0
  • 1/40s
  • ISO160
  • 6.385mm