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33 ocean hunters, from reef ambushers to deep-sea giants. Filter by group, ocean, habitat, prey or conservation status, then open any profile for the full account.

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Marine Crocodilians American crocodile resting on a mangrove bank, showing a narrow tapered snout, olive-gray scales, and a raised bony ridge just in front of the eyes.

American Crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

A salt-tolerant crocodile of mangrove coasts from Florida to Peru, and one of the few large reptiles to have recovered measurably under United States protection.

Length 8.2–16 ft Vulnerable
Marine Crocodilians Saltwater crocodile floating at the surface of a muddy estuary, showing a broad heavy snout, raised eyes and nostrils, and rows of dark scutes along its back.

Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

The largest living reptile, an estuarine ambush predator that tolerates seawater and times long ocean journeys to the tides.

Length 8.2–20 ft Least Concern