The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a crocodilian of the family Gavialidae that is native to the Indian subcontinent.

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• Dimensions: 4122 x 2848 px | 34.9 x 24.1 cm | 13.7 x 9.5 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 9 April 2010
• Location: St Augustine Crocodile Farm, St Augustine, Florida, USA

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The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a crocodilian of the family Gavialidae that is native to the Indian subcontinent and also called gavial and fish-eating crocodile. As the species has undergone both chronic long term and a rapid short-term declines it is listed as a Critically Endangered.