Sunset Curise - Freshwater crocodile

The Freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnsoni) is a species of crocodile found only in the northern regions of Australia. Unlike their much larger Australian relative, the Saltwater crocodile, Freshwater crocodiles are not known as man-eaters, although they bite in self-defense, and brief, nonfatal attacks have occurred, apparently the result of mistaken identity.

Adult freshwater crocodiles are carnivores, they usually feed upon reptiles, amphibians, insects, bats, crustaceans, and fish as well as occasional land mammals, caught in nearby water. Meanwhile, juveniles tend to consume smaller prey such as insects, crustaceans, and smaller species of fish.

The Freshwater crocodile is a relatively small crocodilian. This species is shy and has a slenderer snout and slightly smaller teeth than the dangerous saltwater crocodile. The body color is light brown with darker bands on the body and tail - these tend to be broken up near the neck. Some individuals possess distinct bands or speckling on the snout. Body scales are relatively large, with wide, close-knit, armored plates on the back. Rounded, pebbly scales cover the flanks and outsides of the legs.Read more