Tail close up of Marsh Crocodile Crocodylus palustris in swampy water
Endangered species listed on the IUCN Red List The species was threatened in the past by unregulated hunting for skins but now the threats come from habitat destruction considerable agricultural and industrial development mortality in fishing nets as they attempt to capture ensnared fish egg collecting and illegal hunting including the use of parts for medicinal purposes Data on their status in the wild are variable Although a number of populations exist throughout its range they are isolated and their numbers are low Several populations are feared to be extinct e g Bangladesh Myanmar The largest populations are present in Sri Lanka and are estimated to be around 2000 animals In India estimates of between 3000 and 5000 animals have been made but these are split up into over 50 small populations Lives in Bangladesh India Islamic Republic of Iran Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka possibly areas of Indo China Common names Mugger Muggar Marsh crocodile Cocodrilo marismeño Crocodile des marais Crocodile paludéen Crocodile palustre Indian swamp crocodile Makar Äle Kimbula Bhakuna Broad snouted crocodile Dhakor Muhma Gohi Gomua Häle Kimbula
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Photo credit: © Maciej Wojtkowiak / Alamy / Afripics
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