The West African crocodile, desert crocodile, or sacred crocodile (Crocodylus suchus) is a species of crocodile related to, and often confused with, the larger Nile crocodile (C. niloticus).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of West African 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 palustris
- Crocodylus niloticus
- Crocodylus siamensis
- Crocodylus johnstoni
- Crocodylus moreletii
- Crocodylus porosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Crocodylia
- Family
- Crocodylidae
- Genus
- Crocodylus
- Species
- Crocodylus suchus
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