The freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni), also known commonly as the Australian freshwater crocodile, Johnstone's crocodile, Johnstone river crocodile and the freshie, is a species of crocodile native to the northern regions of Australia. Unlike its much larger Australian relative, the saltwater crocodile, the freshwater crocodile is not known as a man-eater, although it only bites in self-defence, and brief, nonfatal attacks have occurred, apparently the result of mistaken identity.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Freshwater Crocodile 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
- Mecistops leptorhynchus
- Crocodylus porosus
- Crocodylus moreletii
- Crocodylus niloticus
- Crocodylus acutus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Crocodylia
- Family
- Crocodylidae
- Genus
- Crocodylus
- Species
- Crocodylus johnstoni
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo