Crocodiles of Asia: Seven Native Species

Asia hosts a diverse array of crocodilian species, though many face severe threats.

• Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus): World's largest; coastal/estuarine from India to Southeast Asia and Australia.
• Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris): Freshwater habitats in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan.
• Siamese Crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis): Critically endangered; scattered populations in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam.
• Borneo Crocodile (Crocodylus raninus): Endemic to Borneo.
• New Guinea Crocodile (Crocodylus novaeguineae): New Guinea and nearby islands.
• Philippine Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis): Critically endangered; endemic to the Philippines.
• Chinese Alligator (Alligator sinensis): Critically endangered; lower Yangtze River, China.

Habitat loss, poaching for skins, and human-wildlife conflict threaten most populations. Conservation programs are active but challenged.