West African dwarf crocodile lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 70 years
🏆 The longest-lived west african dwarf crocodile on record reached 70 years in captivity.
West African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis). The oldest known individual lived 70 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
- Reaches adulthood at about 5 years
- Adult weight about 40 kg
- About 10 eggs at a time
How old in human years?
Age
West African dwarf crocodile age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| West African dwarf crocodile | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 18 | Teen |
| 10 yr | 26 | Adult |
| 15 yr | 34 | Adult |
| 20 yr | 42 | Middle age |
| 25 yr | 49 | Middle age |
| 30 yr | 57 | Middle age |
| 35 yr | 65 | Senior |
| 40 yr | 73 | Senior |
| 45 yr | 81 | Elderly |
| 50 yr | 89 | Elderly |
| 55 yr | 96 | Elderly |
| 60 yr | 104 | Elderly |
| 65 yr | 112 | Elderly |
| 70 yr | 120 | Elderly |
| 75 yr | 128 | Elderly |
| 80 yr | 136 | Elderly |
West African dwarf crocodile profile
| Classification | Reptilia > Crocodilia > Crocodylidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Osteolaemus tetraspis |
| Adult weight | about 40 kg |
| Age of maturity | 5 years |
| Litter / clutch size | 10 |
| Longest recorded | 70 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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