Philippine Crocodile

Crocodylus mindorensis
 The Philipine Crocodile

• a relatively small freshwater crocodile

endemic to the Philippines
• also known as the Mindoro crocodile
 Characteristics
• Has a relatively broad snout and thick
bony plates on its back.
• Are unique because they’re relatively
small, growing no more than 3 meters.
• Are golden-brown in color, while it grows
darker as it matures.
 Biome
• A distinct region within the biosphere which
have characteristic climate conditions that
support particular species of plants and
animals.
• A major ecological community characterized
by adaptations of organisms to that
particular environment
Biome of the Phil. Crocodile

• A terrestrial biome, mainly restricted to

freshwater habitats (i.e. lakes, ponds,
marshes)
• Tropical climate
• Plant abundance is insignificant since the
Phil. Crocodile has low interactions with
plants
 Threats to Its Survival
• Destruction of natural habitat due to
industrialization
• Dynamite fishing
• Poaching and hunting crocodiles for their
skin
• People’s negative perception of crocodiles
although this species is not aggressive
Requirements for Propagation

• A safe, terrestrial biome with surrounding

freshwater areas.
• Safety from outside intervention (i.e.
poachers)
• Abundance of fish, insects, and small
invertebrate species for food
• Compliance of townspeople with laws that
protect endangered species
 Possible Problems
• Continued hunting and poaching of Phil.
crocodiles since they are a source of
livelihood for some people
• Exploitation and human disturbance
• Lack of food sources
• Unwillingness of government to support
the project
 References
• Definition of a Biome [Introduction to
Environmental Science: Managing
Resources for Sustainable Development,
Emilyn Q. Espiritu, Ph.D.]
• The Philippine Freshwater Crocodile
[http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/C/Crocody
lus_mindorensis/]
 References
• Earth’s Endangered Creatures
[http://www.earthsendangered.com/profile.
asp?ID=3&sp=94]
• Philippine Crocodile
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_cro
codile]

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