Crocodilian Species Profiles

The following are profiles for the species most frequently implicated in attacks on humans. These profiles include updated distribution maps and descriptions, as well as information on current human-crocodile conflict (HCC) status, threats, and size.

• Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
• Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
• Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)
• American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
• Morelet's Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
• American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
• Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)