The Gharial is one of the world’s most critically endangered carnivore reptiles. Found in Indian subcontinent, it inhabits rivers, lakes habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Gharial | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5K kg | 90 kg | ↑ 1567% |
| Height | 600 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 20 km/h | ↑ 60% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Gharial inhabits rivers, lakes habitats. It can be found in Indian subcontinent.
Typical coloring: Brownish-gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Gharial is a solitary species belonging to the Gavialidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Gharial is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore reptiles, the Gharial’s weight of Up to 1500 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 90 kg.
Weight rank: #1 of 19 Critically Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gharial | Up to 1500 kg | CR |
| 2 | Black Rhinoceros | 800–1400 kg | CR |
| 3 | Sumatran Rhino | 750–950 kg | CR |
| 4 | Sumatran Rhinoceros | 500–950 kg | CR |
| 5 | White Tiger | 100–300 kg | CR |
Related Species
How much does a Gharial weigh?
A Gharial typically weighs Up to 1500 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 90 kg among carnivore reptiles.
What is the conservation status of the Gharial?
The Gharial is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Gharial live?
The Gharial is found in Indian subcontinent, in rivers, lakes habitats.
How does the Gharial reproduce?
The Gharial has a gestation period of 94–123 days and typically produces 20-95 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026