AnAge entry for Gavialis gangeticus

Classification (HAGRID: 03263)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Crocodilia
                Family: Gavialidae
                    Genus: Gavialis
Species
Gavialis gangeticus
Common name
Gharial
Synonyms
Crocodilus longirostris, Lacerta gangetica, Crocodilus gavial, Crocodilus tenuirostris

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
59 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1298
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

A female at least 59 years old was reported in captivity [1298].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
3,652 days
Male sexual maturity
4,748 days
Incubation
70 days
Adult weight
153,000 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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