Crocodylomorph Animal Pictures

Crocodylus porosus

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skeleton of Dinosaur Sarcosuchus imperator , Niamey, Niger

Sarcosuchus imperator
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There is abundant fossil evidence for this ancient and populous group of creatures. Crocodylomorph fossils have been discovered on every continent except Antarctica.

Sarcosuchus was a carnivorous aquatic crocodile that lived in Africa during the Cretaceous Period.

Sarcoshus imperator
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"Crocodylomorph" is a term for an animal group that includes not only ancient extinct species but 26 living species of crocodiles, alligators, and similar animals.

Saltwater crocodile underwater opens mouth and teeth in Chinchorro Banco Mexico, yellow salt water.

Crocodile in salt water
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Saltwater crocodile underwater opens mouth and teeth in Chinchorro Banco Mexico, yellow salt water.