The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Chinese Alligator
Alligator sinensis
A small, armoured alligator of the Yangtze wetlands — the likely inspiration for the Chinese dragon, now nearly gone in the wild.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
A small, armoured alligator of the Yangtze wetlands — the likely inspiration for the Chinese dragon, now nearly gone in the wild.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~150 wild |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2017 |
| Class / Order | Reptilia · Crocodylia |
| Family | Alligatoridae |
| Range | China |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- One of the few crocodilians that can survive cold winters by burrowing.
- Has bony plates even on its belly, unlike its American cousin.
From the collection
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art print
Chinese Alligator art print
Museum-grade art print from the Chinese Alligator plate.
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notebook
Chinese Alligator notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Chinese Alligator plate.
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