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Range: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea. Assumed to be expatriated from several regions including the Aru islandsHabitat: Fresh water species, frequenting lakes, ponds and slow moving streams.Size: 7-9 feet with females approximately 20% smaller than malesStatus: Reasonably sound in certain regions with estimated populations at 75,000 in the wild. Extensive farming for skins is taking place in several locations around the world.Rain Forest Facts: Fortunately this Crocodiles future looks reasonably bright compared to other species. The remoteness of the location couple with suitable habitat have significantly reduced the probability this Crocodile will face serious issues in the immediate future. Farming of this species is also underway to supply the leather trade with the highly sought after skin of the New Guinea Crocodile. The future management of wild populations is essential to ensure poaching does not occur to any great extent. |
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