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Evolution of Crocodiles

By LeonBarretto
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    Xilousuchus

    Xilousuchus
    Xilousuchus (250,000,000-200,000,000 b.c.) is the earliest known archosaurs. It's habitats are the swamps of Eastern Asia.
    Size: 3ft/0.9M long
    Weight: 10 Lbs/4.5 kg
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    Phytosaur

    Phytosaur
    Phytosaurs (228,000,000-199,000,000 b.c.) have similar physical features to the current/modern day crocodiles. The Phytosaurs are herbivores and were present during the early Jurassic period. Size:10ft/3.04M Long Weight :441-771.6 Lbs/200-350 Kg
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    Erpetosuchus

    Erpetosuchus
    The Erpetosuchus (200,000,000 b.c.) is a small compact archosaurian reptile from the Late Triassic of North America and Scotland. It is well known in the front end of it's body. Size:1.8ft/0.55M Long Weight:4.4-6.6 Lbs/2-3 Kg
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    Sarcosuchus

    Sarcosuchus
    The Sarcosuchus (110,000,000 b.c.) consumes fish and other kinds of dinosaurs. Resided in the rivers of Africa and known as Super-croc. The name Sarcosuchus is Greek for "Flesh Crocodile". Sarcosuchus is one of the biggest crocodiles that ever settled. Size:40ft/12.1M Long Weight:17.6K Lbs/8k Kg
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    Stomatosuchus

    Stomatosuchus
    The Stomatosuchus (100,000,000-95,000,000 b.c.) consumes on krill and and plankton. it is well known as "Boar Croc". Size:33ft/10M long Weight:6.6-8.8k Lbs/3-4k Kg
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    Deinosuchus

    Deinosuchus
    The Deinosuchus (80,000,000 b.c.) has a 6ft. long skull. It settled in the rivers of the North America. The Deinosuchus has similar features of the current day alligator. Size:33ft/10M long Weight:11k Lbs/5k Kg
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    Champsosaurus

    Champsosaurus
    The Champsosaurus (70,000,000-50,000,000 b.c.). It is known for it's extensive narrow snout. Size:11.5ft/3.5M long Weight:441-771.6 Lbs/200-350 Kg
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    Crocodylidae

    Crocodylidae
    The Crocodylidae (55,000,000 b.c.-present) . It is the current day crocodile. It has developed gradually.
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    Quinkana

    Quinkana
    The Quinkana (23,000,000-40,000 b.c.). It settled in in Australia. It had extensive curved teeth and extended/long legs. Size:10ft/3.04M Long Weight:441-771.6 Lbs/200-350 Kg
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    Crocodylus Thorbjarnarsoni

    Crocodylus Thorbjarnarsoni
    The Crocodylus Thorbjarnarsoni (4,200,000 b.c.). It settled in Turkana Basin, Kenya, Nachukui Formation, and Koobi Fora Formation. Size:29.5ft/9M long Weight:6.6-11k Lbs/3-5k Kg