There are several types of crocodiles and alligators but the two main types are the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). So which is bigger an alligator or crocodile?
Generally crocodiles are larger than alligators. An adult Nile crocodile can grow to 20 feet (6 meters) in length and weigh up to 2000 pounds (907 kilograms). The largest crocodile ever recorded was 28.5 feet (8.7 meters) long and weighed about 5900 pounds (2676 kg).
The American alligator is smaller with males averaging 11.2 feet (3.4 meters) in length and females averaging 9.8 feet (3 meters). The largest alligator ever recorded was 14.3 feet (4.36 meters) long.
So crocodiles are generally larger than alligators but there is considerable variation in size within each species.
What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
Alligators and crocodiles are both ectothermic or cold-blooded semi-aquatic reptiles.
They are members of the Crocodylia order which also includes caimans and gharials.
Alligators and crocodiles differ in size snout shape and habitat.
Which is longer an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles are generally longer than alligators
Which is heavier an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles are generally heavier than alligators
Which has a broader snout an alligator or a crocodile?
alligators have a broader snout than crocodiles
Which has rounder eyes an alligator or a crocodile?
alligators have rounder eyes than crocodiles
Which is more aggressive an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles are generally more aggressive than alligators
Which is more dangerous an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles are generally more dangerous than alligators
Which is more intelligent an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles are generally more intelligent than alligators
Which can stay submerged longer an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles can stay submerged longer than alligators
Which is faster an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles are generally faster than alligators
Which can climb better an alligator or a crocodile?
alligators can climb better than crocodiles
Which can leap higher an alligator or a crocodile?
alligators can leap higher than crocodiles
Which has more teeth an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles have more teeth than alligators
Which can open its mouth wider an alligator or a crocodile?
crocodiles can open their mouths wider than alligators
Which can live longer an alligator or a crocodile?
alligators can live longer than crocodiles
