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t. tetraspis - West African Dwarf Crocodile; O. t. osborni - Congo (or Osborn's) Dwarf Crocodile, formerly Osteoblepharon osborni; The taxonomic status of this species is still in doubt, with recent evidence suggesting that the above subspecies may be separate species, or a complex of several species.
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www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csp_otet.htm
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Name: Dwarf Crocodile ... Physical description: The muzzle of the dwarf crocodile is broad, blunt, and short; hence the name "Broadfronted." It measures at about 1.20 meters in length; however, some have reached lengths of 1.50-1.80 meters.
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www.whozoo.org/students/josphi/CompCroc.htm
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The dwarf crocodile, at no more than 5 feet (1.5 m) long, is the smallest of 3 species of crocodile which occur in Africa. It is found in swamps and slow-moving streams in the Tropical rain forests of West and Central Africa. ... The dwarf crocodile nests in mounds of vegetation near water, and it is dependent upon the...
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www.bagheera.com/inthewild/van_anim_dwrfcroc.htm
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Status; The dwarf crocodile is listed as endangered. It is still exploited for its hide, eggs, meat and as a pet. ... Common name: Dwarf crocodile; Latin Name: Osteolaemus tetraspis ; Class: Reptiles & Amphibians ; Order: Crocodylia...
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www.lpzoo.org/factsheet.php?contentID=21
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African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) facts, photos and videos. ... The African Dwarf Crocodile is among the smallest of crocodiles. Because of their small size, they are slower moving than other crocodiles but are no less aggressive. They are heavily armored with scales traveling up their neck, back, and tail.
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www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/African_Dwarf_Crocodile.asp
www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/African_Dwarf_Crocodile.asp
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As its name suggests, the dwarf crocodile is a diminutive species, with individuals rarely reaching lengths of 1.6 m. It is a heav... ... African dwarf crocodile, broad nosed crocodile, West African dwarf crocodile...
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www.arkive.org/dwarf-crocodile/osteolaemus-tetrapis/inf...
www.arkive.org/dwarf-crocodile/osteolaemus-tetrapis/info.html
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West African Dwarf Crocodile - Osteolaemus tetraspis ... Description: The dwarf crocodile is the world's smallest crocodile, growing up to 190 cm in length (by contrast, the Nile crocodile can reach 5 m in length). It is found alone or in pairs in burrows near the water's edge.
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www.bristolzoo.org.uk/learning/animals/reptiles/dwarf-c...
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/learning/animals/reptiles/dwarf-crocodile
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Learn about the animal Dwarf Crocodile with KidsBiology.com. ... About Dwarf Crocodile ; This crocodile lives in the rainforest, in rivers and swamps. They have armored scales on their underside as well as their back. Female can lay up to 17 eggs at once which she then guards for 3 months.
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www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for-children.php?animal=Dwa...
www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for-children.php?animal=Dwarf%20Crocodile
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Digital Morphology account of the dwarf crocodile, Osteolaemus tetraspis, featuring CT-generated animations of the skull ... The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) is endemic to the equatorial rainforests of central and western Africa, where it frequents small streams. Its range overlaps that of the slender...
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digimorph.org/specimens/Osteolaemus_tetraspis/
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