Dwarf Crocodile 
Dwarf Crocodile
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Scientific Name:
Osteolaemus tetraspis
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
2 subspecies endangered: Congo Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis osborni), African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis tetraspis)
Group:
Reptiles
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: June 14, 1976
VU-IUCN: 1996
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
West Africa and the Congo R. Drainage
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Facts Summary:
The Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "reptiles" and found in the following area(s): West Africa and the Congo R. Drainage. This species is also known by the following name(s): 2 subspecies endangered: Congo Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis osborni), African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis tetraspis).
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Dwarf Crocodile Facts Last Updated:
April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Dwarf Crocodile Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 3/6/2021 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=89&ID=1.
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Dwarf Crocodile Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 3/6/2021 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=89&ID=1.
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