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Definition of slender-snouted crocodile
slender-snouted crocodile
Plural:slender-snouted crocodiles
slender-snouted crocodile Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A critically endangered, medium-sized crocodile native to freshwater habitats in central and western Africa, distinguished by its highly elongated and narrow snout which is adapted primarily for catching fish.
Example
"Conservationists are working to protect the remaining habitats of the slender-snouted crocodile in West Africa."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name directly describes the animal's most distinctive physical adaptation—an elongated, narrow snout specifically evolved for catching fish.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slender-snouted crocodile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slender-snouted crocodile