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| Dwarf Crocodile v Grey Reef Shark | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 20 2012, 05:34 PM (2,448 Views) | |
| Taipan | Nov 20 2012, 05:34 PM Post #1 |
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Dwarf crocodile - Osteolaemus tetrapis The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) is an African species of crocodile. It is also the smallest extant crocodile species in the world. Dwarf crocodiles attain a medium adult length of 1.5 meters (5 feet), though the maximum recorded length for this species is 1.9 meters (6.2 feet). Adult specimens typically weigh between 18 and 32 kg (40 and 71 lb), with the largest females weighing up to 40 kg (88 lb) and the largest males weighing 80 kg (180 lb). Adults are a uniform black on their backs and sides with a yellowish underside with black patches. Juveniles have a lighter brown banding on body and tails and yellow patterns on the head. The dwarf crocodile is a slow, timid, and mainly nocturnal reptile. As with all crocodilians, it is an adept predator of vertebrates, large invertebrates such as crustaceans and, when presented with the opportunity, also eats carrion. Foraging is mainly done in or near the water, though in areas with substantial ground cover, they may expand their feeding pattern to land in extensive forays, specially following rains. ![]() Grey Reef Shark - Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos The grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, sometimes misspelled amblyrhynchus or amblyrhinchos) is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae. One of the most common reef sharks in the Indo-Pacific, it is found as far east as Easter Island and as far west as South Africa. This species is most often seen in shallow water near the drop-offs of coral reefs. The grey reef shark has the typical "reef shark" shape, with a broad, round snout and large eyes. This species can be distinguished from similar species by the plain or white-tipped first dorsal fin, the dark tips on the other fins, the broad, black rear margin on the tail fin, and the lack of a ridge between the dorsal fins. Most individuals are less than 1.9 m (6.2 ft) long. Most grey reef sharks are less than 1.9 m (6.2 ft) long. The maximum reported length is 2.6 m (8.4 ft) and the maximum reported weight is 33.7 kg (74.3 lb). _______________________________________________________________________
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| Fishfreak | Nov 20 2012, 07:01 PM Post #2 |
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Friend of the fish
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IMO croc wins it has armor and a powerful bite. the shark doesn't seem to have a very impressive bite. The shark however seems faster and more robust. |
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| Carcharadon | Nov 20 2012, 09:18 PM Post #3 |
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Shark Toothed Reptile
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the person ^ above me is right imo |
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| DinosaurMichael | Nov 21 2012, 01:10 AM Post #4 |
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Apex Predator
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Not sure. How formidable is a Dwarf Crocodile? |
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| tyrannotitan | Nov 21 2012, 05:22 AM Post #5 |
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Heterotrophic Organism
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At my zoo they have a dwarf crocodile they have large teeth so it wins |
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| Fishfreak | Nov 27 2012, 02:47 PM Post #6 |
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Friend of the fish
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Well it's same size as the shark, but has superior jaws and good armour. |
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| Vivyx | Dec 8 2012, 07:22 PM Post #7 |
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Felines, sharks, birds, arthropods
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The shark wins.
Edited by Vivyx, Aug 29 2017, 08:58 AM.
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| yigit05 | Dec 8 2012, 07:24 PM Post #8 |
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Kleptoparasite
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croc win stronger bite |
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| TheUndertaker45 | Mar 3 2014, 03:50 AM Post #9 |
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Heterotrophic Organism
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IMO the croc has better chances to win.It has a stronger bite and it's better armed than the shark.However,the shark has probably teeth which can easily hurt the crocodile's belly.I would say 7 out of 10 for the crocodile. |
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| spinosaurus rex | Mar 3 2014, 03:55 AM Post #10 |
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i say shark. small species of crocodilians tend to have heavily ossofied skin, wich tends to restrict manuverability a bit. and i really don't see a major advantage with the crocodilians bites. the sharks jaws are equelly effective, but with a diferent mechanic in jaw design. being specialized in buzzsawing type of feeding, it would allow it to get through the crocs armor, despite having ossified skin does increase it's strength. not to mention superier manuverability and acceleration |
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| Hatzegopteryx | Mar 3 2014, 03:58 AM Post #11 |
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Unicellular Organism
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Just like my latest post on a similar thread, but with larger equivalents. Land - Mismatch Shallow water - Crocodile wins Deep water - Shark wins due to better adaptations for locomotion in this environment (hence the fact it is its unique kind of environment) |
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| Honey Badger | Mar 3 2014, 04:21 AM Post #12 |
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Ur ready 4 Freddy, butt f*cked bi Foxy
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I vote shark |
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| TheViper | Mar 4 2014, 05:56 AM Post #13 |
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Unicellular Organism
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I do have a cuviers dwarf caiman as a pet.I did go tho for the shark because it would win IMO in deep water. |
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