Crocodilians of Nigeria
2 species of crocodilians on file have openly licensed sighting records from Nigeria.
Which crocodilians are recorded in Nigeria?
Most looked-up first.
Nile crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
American alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
Full list
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Records here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nile crocodile | Crocodylus niloticus | Crocodylidae | Least Concern | 11 |
| American alligator | Alligator mississippiensis | Alligatoridae | Least Concern | 1 |
Counted from CC0 and CC BY occurrence records on GBIF, which include captive and introduced animals. See the methodology.