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Family Crocodylidae

Animals in the family Crocodylidae on Global Animal Guide. The guide features 2 species in this family — each profile answers the most-searched questions first.

Large saltwater crocodile resting at the edge of a tropical river with mouth open

Least Concern

Reptile

Saltwater Crocodile

The largest living reptile and most powerful bite on Earth

Nile crocodile with armored skin basking with jaws open on a muddy riverbank

Least Concern

Reptile

Nile Crocodile

Africa's largest and most formidable predator of the rivers