The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians. Mature females are 2.6 …

Feb 25, 2025 · The gavial is a large species of crocodile known for its exceptionally long and very slender snout and its sharp-toothed jaws, which it sweeps sideways in order to catch fish, its …

The Gharial (pronunciation: /ˈɡɛːrɪəl//ˈɡarɪɑːl//ˌɡʌrɪˈɑːl/), also called the gavial or the fish-eating crocodile, is a species of crocodilian found mostly in India.

Gharial Profile The gharial is one of two crocodilians from the Gavialidae family that is known for its narrow, elongated snout and sharp, interlocking teeth. They are sometimes referred to as …

Gavialidae is a family of large semiaquatic crocodilians with elongated, narrow snouts. Gavialidae consists of two living species, the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and the false gharial …

May 27, 2024 · Also known as the Indian gharial, gavial, and fish-eating gharial, this member of the crocodilian family is considered Critically Endangered due to severe population declines …

What is a gharial? Gharials, sometimes called gavials, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts. Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that includes …

May 29, 2018 · The gavial (pronounced GAY-vee-al), also known as the gharial (pronounced GER-ee-al), is a large member of the crocodile order. It has an average body and tail length of …

The Gharial (sometimes called the ‘Indian gharial’ or ‘gavial’) is the second-longest of all living crocodilians. Gharials are most adapted to the calmer areas in the deep fast moving rivers.

Mar 12, 2025 · The Gavial, or gavialis, is a unique species of crocodilian found primarily in the rivers of India and Nepal. Notable for its long, slender snout, the Gavial is well-adapted for …