GAVIALIDAE

 

• Ghavialidae has only one surviving species which is the Indian Gharial, although there might have been some extinct species in this group.

• Some associate

• False Gharial also into this family although it belongs to alligatoridae. 

• The Gharial Is a large sized reptile found in murky waters in northern India.

•  It is closely related to caimans and alligators, but it’s closest relative is saltwater crocodile.  b

• It is the longest group of reptiles.

• There are two species of Gharials.

• The false  Gharial which is known as tomistamo  ( sharp mouth ) that belongs to crocodile family.

• The Indian Gharial belongs to a separate family called gavalidae.

• Younger ones have dark chocolate brown in color, with black stripes on its tail.

• They have also got dark patches on the jaw.

Charactertics False Gharial Indian gharial Length                   12 to 13 feet ( 3.6 to 3.9 meters )      10-16 feet ( 3-5 meters )for males  9-12 feet  (2.7-3.7 meters) for females            Weight                        420-460 lbs ( 190 – 210 kg )                                       350- 550 lbs ( 160 – 250 kg ) Snout

  Slender Snout

  Elongated Narrow Snout, large round shape at the tipped of its snout.

skin                        dark reddish brown above with black or brown spots on the back and tail.                 Pale Olive to tan in color, dark blotches body and tail status                                      ENDANGERED                                                 CRITICALLY       ENDANGERED

 

                                    

 

                              FALSE GHARIAL                                                                                                                                          INDIAN GHARIAL