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Definition of new guinea crocodile

new guinea crocodile

Plural:New Guinea crocodiles
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A relatively small species of crocodile (Crocodylus novaeguineae) endemic to the freshwater swamps, marshes, and lakes of the island of New Guinea.

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"Conservationists are monitoring the population of the New Guinea crocodile in the Sepik River basin to ensure its habitats remain protected."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of New guinea crocodile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/new-guinea-crocodile
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