Dwarf or broad-nosed crocodile
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Crocodilian |
| Family | Crocodylidae |
Body lenght
1,5-1,9 m
Body weight
18-32 kg
Habitat
marshy areas, lakes and slow-moving waters
Distribution
Central and West Africa
Conservation status
Dwarf or broad-nosed crocodile
Osteolaemus tetraspis
Our animals
Mazekin, Marléna, Médea
Diet
generalist predators, including crabs, frogs, fish
Reproduction
10-20 eggs, hatching time 85-105 days
- They have an extremely strong, armour-like covering – hence their older name: armoured reptiles. They have closed nostrils on the higher part of the head, like their eyes, so they can stay underwater while still being able to see everything above the surface and breathe
- Dwarf crocodiles grow to only 1.5 metres and have a characteristically short, blunt snout. The tail acts as an oar in the water. It's the smallest species in the crocodilian family