Nile Crocodile

Natural History

Habitat

African rivers, lakes and swamp margins with basking banks

Classroom Facts

• Its scientific name is Crocodylus niloticus, and biologists group it in the Crocodylidae family.
• The IUCN Red List assesses this species as Least Concern (LC).
• Where it lives: African rivers, lakes and swamp margins with basking banks.
• Other common names: Malagasy Crocodile, Mamba, Nile Crocodile, Nile crocodile.