Gharial
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Reptiles

Gharial

Gavialis gangeticus (Gmelin, 1789)

CR Critically Endangered
🏛️ Registered in 15 zoos across 8 countries

The Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus (Gmelin, 1789)) is a reptile in the family Gavialidae. This species is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. The ZooTrack community has registered Gharial in 15 zoos across 8 countries, and the list is still growing. Tracked at 15 zoos so far.

Taxonomy

Class Crocodylia
Family Gavialidae
Genus Gavialis

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Last updated: 2026-10-28
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