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Crocodylus is one of three genera from the Crocodylinae subfamily extending from the Crocodylidae family. Within this genus
Genus

A genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the classification of living and fossil organisms. The taxonomic ranks are domain , kingdom , phylum, class , order , family , genus, and species....
, there are twelve species
Species

In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring....
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Crocodylus is one of three genera from the Crocodylinae subfamily extending from the Crocodylidae family. Within this genus
Genus

A genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the classification of living and fossil organisms. The taxonomic ranks are domain , kingdom , phylum, class , order , family , genus, and species....
, there are twelve species
Species

In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring....
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  • American Crocodile
    American Crocodile

    The American crocodile is a species of crocodilian found primarily in Central America. It is the most widespread of the four Extant taxon species of crocodiles from the Americas....
    , Crocodylus acutus
  • Slender-snouted Crocodile
    Slender-snouted Crocodile

    The slender-snouted crocodile is a species of crocodile. Recent studies in DNA and morphology suggest that it may belong in its own genus, Mecistops, but at present most continue to use Crocodylus for this species....
    , Crocodylus cataphractus (studies in DNA
    DNA

    Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetics instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and some viruses....
     and morphology
    Morphology (biology)

    The term morphology in biology refers to form, structure and configuration of an organism. This includes aspects of the outward appearance as well as the form and structure of the internal parts like bones and organs....
     suggest this species may be more basal
    Basal (phylogenetics)

    In phylogenetics, a basal clade is the earliest clade to branch in a larger clade; it appears at the base of a cladogram.A basal group form an outgroup to the rest of the clade, such as in the following example:...
     than Crocodylus and therefore belongs in its own genus, Mecistops)
  • Orinoco Crocodile
    Orinoco Crocodile

    The Orinoco Crocodile, Crocodylus intermedius, is a critically endangered crocodile found in freshwater in northern South America, in particular the Orinoco river....
    , Crocodylus intermedius
  • Freshwater Crocodile
    Freshwater Crocodile

    The freshwater crocodile , also known as the Australian freshwater crocodile, Johnston's crocodile or colloquially as freshie, is a species of reptile Endemism to Australia....
    , Crocodylus johnsoni
  • Philippine Crocodile
    Philippine crocodile

    The Philippine crocodile is a crocodile found only in the Philippines. It is also known as the Mindoro crocodile and the Philippine freshwater crocodile....
    , Crocodylus mindorensis
  • Morelet's Crocodile
    Morelet's Crocodile

    Morelet's Crocodile, also known as the Mexican Crocodile, is a relatively small crocodilian found only in fresh waters of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala....
     or Mexican Crocodile, Crocodylus moreletii
  • Nile Crocodile
    Nile crocodile

    The Nile crocodile is an African reptile of the Family Crocodylidae....
     or African Crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (the subspecies found in Madagascar is sometimes called the Black Crocodile)
  • New Guinea Crocodile
    New Guinea Crocodile

    The New Guinea crocodile is a small species of crocodile found on the island of New Guinea....
    , Crocodylus novaeguineae
  • Mugger Crocodile
    Mugger Crocodile

    The mugger crocodile , also called the Iranian, marsh, muggar or Persian crocodile , is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries ....
    , Marsh Crocodile, or Indian Crocodile, Crocodylus palustris
  • Saltwater Crocodile
    Saltwater Crocodile

    Saltwater or estuarine crocodile is the largest of all living crocodilians and reptiles. It is found in suitable habitat throughout Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, and the surrounding waters....
     or Estuarine Crocodile, Crocodylus porosus
  • Cuban Crocodile
    Cuban Crocodile

    The Cuban crocodile is a small species of crocodile found only in Cuba's Zapata Swamp and the Isle of Youth, and highly endangered, though it formerly ranged throughout the Caribbean....
    , Crocodylus rhombifer
  • Siamese Crocodile
    Siamese Crocodile

    The Siamese crocodile is a freshwater crocodile native to Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, East Malaysia, and Indonesia, , . The species is highly endangered and already extirpated from many regions....
    , Crocodylus siamensis