Gharial

The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians. Mature females are 2.6–4.5 m (8.5–14.8 ft) long, and males 3–6 m (9.8–19.7 ft). Adult males have a distinct boss at the end of the snout, which resembles an earthenware pot known as a ghara, hence the name "gharial". The gharial is well adapted to catching fish because of its long, narrow snout and 110 sharp, interlocking teeth.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Gharial being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Crocodylus suchus
• Crocodylus johnstoni
• Crocodylus palustris
• Mecistops leptorhynchus
• Crocodylus niloticus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Crocodylia

Family

Gavialidae

Genus

Gavialis

Species

Gavialis gangeticus

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