The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
A fish-eating crocodilian with a long thin snout tipped by a pot-shaped bulb — the last of an ancient lineage stranded on a few Indian rivers.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
A fish-eating crocodilian with a long thin snout tipped by a pot-shaped bulb — the last of an ancient lineage stranded on a few Indian rivers.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~650 adults |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2007 |
| Class / Order | Reptilia · Crocodylia |
| Family | Gavialidae |
| Range | India, Nepal |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The bulbous snout-tip (the 'ghara') amplifies the male's buzzing call.
- Its narrow jaws snap sideways to catch fish.
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Gharial art print
Museum-grade art print from the Gharial plate.
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Gharial notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Gharial plate.
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