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    Tomistoma

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    ‘Tomistoma,’ the scientific name of false gharial, literally means ‘sharp mouth’

    Fran Izquierdo

    Also known as Malayan gharials, these crocodiles are well suited to an aquatic lifestyle. Their powerful tail aids swimming, and their sleek body slices through the water. The creatures can see and hear what is going on even when wholly submerged since their eyes and nose are on top of their heads.

    Fewer than 20 false gharial nests have been recorded in the wild and very little information regarding their habits and reproduction. They are threatened with extinction throughout their range due to habitat loss. Also, they are hunted by humans for skin and meat, and their eggs are collected for consumption.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Brunei
    2011
    Indonesia
    2011
    Kalimantan, Sumatera, Jawa
    Malaysia
    2011
    Possibly Extinct: Sabah
    Malaysia
    2011
    Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia
    Thailand
    0
    Official estimate
    EX
    2011
    Extinct locally
    Vietnam
    2011
    Presence Uncertain

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    Terrestrial / Aquatic

    Altricial / Precocial

    Polygamous / Monogamous

    Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

    Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

    Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

    Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

    Migratory: Yes / No

    Domesticated: Yes / No

    Dangerous: Yes / No

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    Vulnerable(IUCN)
    World Population 2,500 – 9,999

    30% reduced in population in the past 75 years

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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

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    Scientific name: Tomistoma schlegelii Other names:

    False Gharial
    Sunda Gharial
    Malayan gharial

    Physical traits

    Length: 5 m (16 ft) Weight: 190 – 210 kg (420 – 460 pounds) Lifespan: 60 – 80 years Offspring: hatchling Pregnancies: 90 – 115 days Incubation: 90 – 100 days Eggs: 20 – 60 eggs
    Habitats: Forest Fresh water Lakes Rivers
    Regions: Asia
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