Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis).
Image: Marco Almbauer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Siamese crocodile is a small freshwater crocodile of Southeast Asia, nearly extinct in the wild. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
Many more live on farms than in the wild.
Range & habitat
Freshwater wetlands of Southeast Asia.
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 collection for crocodile farms
- Habitat loss
- Hybridisation and a tiny wild population
Why it matters
A freshwater crocodile that survives mainly on farms, the Siamese crocodile is a focus for wetland protection and careful reintroduction of pure wild stock.
Gallery
Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis).
Image: Len Worthington, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources
Sources for Siamese Crocodile
- IUCN Red List — look up Siamese Crocodile (authoritative status)
- reptile-database.reptarium.cz
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there more Siamese crocodiles on farms than in the wild?
Why is the Siamese crocodile Critically Endangered?
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