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    Photo 1 of 6

    (c) Eric de Redelijkheid, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

  • Dwarf Crocodile, 2 of 6
    Photo 2 of 6

    (c) Joachim S. Müller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

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    Photo 3 of 6

    (c) John Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    Photo 4 of 6

    (c) Walter Tapondjou, all rights reserved

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    Photo 5 of 6

    (c) olliewearn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    Photo 6 of 6

    (c) John Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus tetraspis

IUCN Red List status: Vulnerable

IUCN Red List status

Worldwide
604 observations
Group
Reptiles

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iNaturalist Wikipedia

About

The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), also known commonly as the African dwarf crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile, or bony crocodile, is an African crocodile that is also the smallest extant crocodile species. Recent sampling has identified three genetically distinct populations. Some feel that the findings should elevate the subspecies to full species status.

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Recent sightings near Lagos

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.