Crocodylus porosus
Scales on the back are more oval than in most other crocodiles. It has a large head with a heavy snout. It has a pair of ridges running from orbit to centre.
It is known to be more mobile on land. |
Crocodylus paluster
Dorsal shield is well separated from the nuchal. The two median scutes are broader than long. Postoccipital scutes are absent.
It has a rough head without ridges in front of eyes bearing a concave forehead. It contains a heavy snout & becomes broad at the base. A square is formed by four large nuchels with smaller nuchel on each side.
The mandibular symphysis extends to the level of forth & fifth tooth. There is a pne-maxillo-maxillary suture is present on the palate. Transverse, nearly straight or curved bones separate the two pre maxillaries above. |
