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From Dwarf To Saltwater
Size varies greatly in Crocodiles. Dwarf Crocodile is the smallest species of Crocodylidae family and Saltwater Crocodile is the largest one. Dwarf crocodiles attain a medium adult length of 1.5 m (4.9 ft), though the maximum recorded length for this species is 1.9 m (6.2 ft). Saltwater crocodile can reach length up to at least 6.30 m (20.7 ft) and possibly up to 7.0 m (23.0 ft) in length and can weigh 1,000 to 1,200 kg (2,200–2,600 lb). Females are much smaller and often do not get beyond 3 m (9.8 ft).