At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Philippine crocodile is a small freshwater crocodile found only in the Philippines. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It is one of the most threatened crocodilians, with very few left in the wild.
Range & habitat
Freshwater wetlands of the Philippines.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Past killing and persecution
- Habitat loss
- Entanglement and a tiny population
Why it matters
A small freshwater crocodile found nowhere else, the Philippine crocodile is a flagship for changing attitudes toward crocodilians and protecting Philippine wetlands.
Sources
Sources for Philippine Crocodile
- IUCN Red List — look up Philippine Crocodile (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Philippine crocodile dangerous to people?
It is a relatively small freshwater crocodile and far less dangerous than the large saltwater crocodile; community-based conservation has worked to reduce fear and killing.
Why is the Philippine crocodile Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite past killing and persecution, habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and a very small population. See the IUCN Red List.
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