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Lolong (Largest Captive Crocodile)
Crocodylus porosus
Least Concern
Famous: Lolong reptile
Measurements
Shoulder Height
60 cm
1'12"
Body Length
6.2 m
20'4"
Weight
1.1 t
2,370 lbs
About Lolong (Largest Captive Crocodile)
Lolong was the world's largest saltwater crocodile ever held in captivity. Measuring 620cm in length and weighing 1,075 kg, he was captured in the Philippines in 2011.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Crocodilia
- Family
- Crocodylidae
- Genus
- Crocodylus
Ecology
- Diet
- carnivore
- Habitat
- freshwater
- Continent
- Asia
Fun Fact
Lolong was certified by Guinness World Records as the largest crocodile in captivity at 6.17 meters.
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