ARKive - Dwarf crocodile - Osteolaemus tetrapis- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetrapis)

False gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii)
The false gharial is an unusual freshwater crocodilian (a group that includes alligators, crocodiles, caimans and the gharial) about which... More 17 Images 0 videos
Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)
The Orinoco crocodile is one of the larger crocodilians (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a relatively... More 26 Images 1 Video
Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Like other crocodilians, the group of reptiles that inspire both fear and intrigue in people, the Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)... More 13 Images 1 Video
Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed... More 36 Images 11 Videos
Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer)
The Cuban crocodile is one of the most threatened New World crocodilians (a group that includes alligators, caimans and the gharial). It is... More 20 Images 0 videos
African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus)
The African slender-snouted crocodile is among the least known of the world’s crocodilians. Its defining feature is its extremely slender... More 9 Images 1 Video
Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis)
The Philippine crocodile is one of the most endangered freshwater crocodiles. It is small with a relatively broad snout and thick bony... More 14 Images 0 videos
Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis)
The Siamese crocodile is a small, freshwater crocodilian (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with a relatively... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
One of the largest of all crocodilians, the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a supremely adapted aquatic predator, with a... More 66 Images 22 Videos
American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
A fairly large crocodile species, the American crocodile has a stocky body with a long, powerful tail. The short but muscular legs end in... More 19 Images 6 Videos
Mugger (Crocodylus palustris)
The broad snout of the mugger makes it look more like an alligator than a crocodile, but the large and visible fourth tooth indicates that... More 21 Images 8 Videos
Broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris)
The broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) is, as its common name implies, recognised by its exceptionally broad snout that is nearly as... More 17 Images 1 Video
Dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)
Information on the dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 27 Images 1 Video
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The largest reptile in North America, the iconic American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is considered to be a living fossil, having... More 52 Images 6 Videos
Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare)
Information on the Yacaré caiman is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 2 Videos
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)
The gharial is one of the largest crocodilians (a group that also includes crocodiles, alligators and caimans) with the narrowest snout of... More 34 Images 11 Videos
Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus)
A relatively small to medium sized crocodilian, the spectacled caiman is named for the bony ridge between the front of the eyes, which... More 33 Images 6 Videos
Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis)
The Chinese alligator is one of the smallest crocodilians (a group that also includes crocodiles, caimans and the gharial) and one of the... More 15 Images 0 videos
Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger)
This impressive aquatic hunter is the largest of all alligator species, with reports of individuals measuring six metres. The black caiman... More 17 Images 1 Video

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