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Gharial

Gavialis gangeticus

  • Legendary
  • IUCN CR · Critically Endangered
  • Reptile
  • Asia

About the Gharial

Known to science as Gavialis gangeticus, the Gharial is a reptile found in Asia. It is mainly found in freshwater environments.

It weighs around 200 kg and has a lifespan of about 40 years. Its top speed is 24 km/h. Its estimated population is around 650 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Critically Endangered (CR), the highest IUCN threatened category, used for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Legendary rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Legendary cards are among the harder finds in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Gavialis gangeticus
Group
Reptile
Region
Asia
Habitats
Freshwater
IUCN status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Game rarity
Legendary
Weight
200 kg
Lifespan
40 years
Top speed
24 km/h
Estimated population
650

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Charles J. Sharp
Changes
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