Nile Crocodile vs Saltwater Crocodile
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Nile Crocodile
6 m
Human
1.75 m
Saltwater Crocodile
6.3 m
| Nile Crocodile | Saltwater Crocodile | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225–750 kg | 400–1000 kg |
| Length | 3.5–6 m | 3.5–6.3 m |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 29 km/h |
| Lifespan | 70–100 yrs | 60–100 yrs |
| Incubation | 90 days | 90 days |
| Offspring | 25–80 | 40–60 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Partially Migratory |
| Habitat | River, Lake, Wetland, Savanna | Mangrove, Wetland, River, Coast, Rainforest |
| Regions | Africa | Oceania |
| Family | Crocodylidae | Crocodylidae |
| Order | Crocodilia | Crocodilia |