False Gharial
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| Family | Gavialidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Tomistoma schlegelii |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (Population decreasing) |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Tomistoma |
| Did you know | The tomistoma name is derived from the Greek words tomos (meaning "sharp") and stoma (meaning "mouth"). |
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| ID | 1161748 |
About False Gharial
The false gharial, also known as Malayan gharial, Sunda gharial, and tomistoma, is a freshwater crocodilian native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, and Java. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as the global population is estimated at fewer than 2,500 mature individuals.
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