Crocodilians Division

The Crocodylomorpha are an important group of archosaurs that include the crocodilians and their extinct relatives.

During Mesozoic and early Tertiary times the Crocodylomorpha were far more diverse than they are now. Triassic forms were small, lightly built, active terrestrial animals. These were supplanted during the early Jurassic by various aquatic and marine forms. The Later Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Tertiary saw a wide diversity of terrestrial and semi-aquatic lineages. "Modern" crocodilians do not appear until the Late Cretaceous. 

Class: Sauropsida
Subclass: Diapsida
Infraclass: Archosauromorpha
(unranked): Crurotarsi
Superorder: Crocodylomorpha

(unranked): Neosuchia

Family: Dyrosauridae

Image Code F2956

Catalogue No.: F2956 Description: Dyrosaurus phosphaticus. Morocco. Cretaceous Period. Dyrosaurus was an extinct genus of dyrosaurid crocodilian from the Eocene of North Africa. Having not been well-studied, little is known for sure about Dyrosaurus phosphaticus, though the skeletal remains of this fossil alone are tangible proof that it was a fierce predator. One cannot even be sure of its age, but it is likely to date to just before or just after the great dinosaur extinction of 65 million years ago. Some authorities believe them to be Paleocene, making them one of the largest reptiles to have survived the Cretaceous extinction. Size: 400 x 330mm.

Order: Crocodylia

Family: Teleosauridae

The teleosaurids were marine crocodyliforms similar to the modern gharial that lived during the Early Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous.

Image Code FR214

Catalogue No.: FR214 Description: Teleosaurus mandelslohi. Jurassic Age. Location, Holzmaden, Germany. Size: 2140 X 760mm.

Image Code FR892

Catalogue No.: FR892 Description: Teleosaurid crocodylian, Peipehsuchus sp. Early Jurassic (Toarcian). China. Size: 540X1250mm.

Image Code F2660

Catalogue No.: F2660 Description: Fossil Crocodilian skull, Steneosaurus sp.  Morocco. The top section of the skull and upper jaw of a Steneosaurus embedded in the original hard stone matrix make up this fine and rare specimen. Steneosaurus is an extinct genus of teleosaurid crocodyliform from the Early Jurassic to Early Cretaceous (Toarcian to Berriasian). Size: 810 X 380mm.

Image Code FR211

Catalogue No.: FR211 Description: Crocodilian Fossil plate (similar to a false gavial or Steneosaurus). Size: 840 X 600mm.

Suborder: Eusuchia
Family: Gavialidae

Genus: Gavialosuchus

Image Code F4448

Catalogue No.: F4448 Description: Giant Fossil Crocodile skull, Gavialosuchus sp. Early Paleocene. Phosphate mine, Polk County, Florida, Total body length is estimated to have been between 7.5 and 9.0 metres. Gavialosuchus is an extinct genus of gavialid from the late Oligocene and Miocene of eastern North America. Size: 650 X 300mm.

Image Code FR1029

Catalogue No.: FR1029 Description: Giant Fossil Crocodile skull, Gavialosuchus sp. Early Paleocene. Phosphate mine, Polk County, Florida, Total body length is estimated to have been between 7.5 and 9.0 metres. Gavialosuchus is an extinct genus of gavialid from the late Oligocene and Miocene of eastern North America. Size: L1260mm.

Genus: Tomistoma

Image Code FR361

Catalogue No.: FR361 Description: False Gharial skull, Tomistoma schlegelii. The false gharial, also known as the Malayan gharial or false gavial, (Tomistoma schlegelii) is a fresh-water reptile, resembling a crocodile with a very thin and elongated snout resembling that of the gharial, hence its name. Size: 740 X 670mm.

Family: Alligatoridae

Genus: Diplocynodon

Image Code FR246

Catalogue No.: FR246 Description: Juvenile Diplocynodon sp. Middle Eocene Epoch. Approximately 49 million years ago. Messel Formation, Germany. Diplocynodon is an extinct 49 MYA crocodile from the Messel Formation of Germany. The Order Crocodilia has existed for about 200 million years. It is believed that crocodiles originated from bipedal reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic Period. Crocodiles are the only surviving members of the Superorder Archosauria which included dinosaurs and pterasaurs. Crocodiles have changed very little throughout their history. There are eight surviving genera of Crocodilians alive today. At the Messel quarry in Germany, six distinct genera of Crocodilians can be recognised. This replica represents the genus Diplocynodon. There were two species of Diplocynodon at Messel (D. darwini, and D. ebertsi) but this individual was a juvenile making species identification nearly impossible. Diplocynodon was very similar to the modern Caiman. It had bony armour scutes covering it's neck, back, belly and part of the tail.The largest Diplocynodon specimens recovered at Messel reach lengths of about 4 feet.  Diplocynodon fed on fish and animal flesh, but probably took smaller prey such as insects as a juvenile. Size: 385 X 180mm.

Genus: Paleosuchus

Image Code FR131

Catalogue No.: FR131 Description: Dwarf Caiman Skull, Paleosuchus palpebrosus. Replica. Central to South America. The Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is a crocodilian reptile from northern South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela. It lives primarily near fast stretches of stream, but also lives in nutrient-deficient waters. It is also the smallest species of the alligatoridae family reaching up to 1.5 meters of length. Size: L90mm.

Image Code FR362

Catalogue No.: FR362 Description: Dwarf Caiman Skull, Paleosuchus palpebrosus. Replica. Central to South America. The Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) is a crocodilian reptile from northern South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela. It lives primarily near fast stretches of stream, but also lives in nutrient-deficient waters. It is also the smallest species of the alligatoridae family reaching up to 1.5 meters of length. Size: 200 X 110mm.

Image Code FR363

Catalogue No.: FR363 Description: Smooth Front Caiman Skull, Paleosuchus trigonatus. Central America to Central South America. VAP Replica R S04. The Smooth-fronted Caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus), also known as Schneider's Smooth-fronted Caiman, is a crocodilian reptile from South America. It is found in the Amazon Basin of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. It is also the second smallest species of the alligatoridae family reaching up to 2.3 meters of length. Size: 260 X 150mm.

Image Code FR524

Catalogue No.: FR524 Description: Smooth Front Caiman Skull, Paleosuchus trigonatus. Central America to Central South America. Replica. The Smooth-fronted Caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus), also known as Schneider's Smooth-fronted Caiman, is a crocodilian reptile from South America. It is found in the Amazon Basin of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. It is also the second smallest species of the alligatoridae family reaching up to 2.3 meters of length. Size: 120 x 56mm.

Genus: Melanosuchus

Image Code FR556

Catalogue No.: FR556 Description: Black Caiman Skull, Melanosuchus niger. Lake and riverine areas of the Amazon Basin and coastal rivers of North East South America. Size: 570 X 300mm.

Genus: Alligator

Image Code F3450

Catalogue No.: F3450 Description: Fossil Alligator jaw, Alligator sp. Charlotte , Florida, USA. X 2 pieces. Size: 127 x 52mm.

Image Code F3451

Catalogue No.: F3451 Description: Fossil Alligator jaw, Alligator sp. Charlotte , Florida, USA. Size: 155 x 78mm.

Image Code F3459

Catalogue No.: F3459 Description: Fossil Alligator lower jaw, Alligator sp. South eastern U.S.A. Size: 71 x 36mm.

Image Code F3481

Catalogue No.: F3481 Description: Fossil Alligator Teeth, Alligator sp. Pleistocene. South eastern U.S.A. 98 pieces. Size: Average of 19 x 12mm.

Image Code F3832

Catalogue No.: F3832 Description: Fossil Alligator Jaw and osteoderms, Alligator sp.  Charlotte County, Florida. Pleistocene Epoch. 5 pieces. Size: 99 X 91mm.

Alligator mississippiensis

Image Code F16

Catalogue No.: F16 Description: American alligator taxidermy mount, Alligator mississippiensis. South eastern U.S.A. The American Alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, (known colloquially as simply gator). This superb and large specimen from the swamps of Florida has been expertly prepared by a taxidermist. It is in premium condition. The Alligator mississippiensis is one of the two living species of Alligator, a genus within the family Alligatoridae. The American Alligator is native only to the Southeastern United States, where it inhabits wetlands that frequently overlap with human-populated areas. The tail can also be used as a weapon of defense when an alligator feels threatened. Alligators travel very quickly in water and while they are generally slow-moving on land, alligators can lunge short distances very quickly. Size: 3600 x 420mm.

Image Code F2662

Catalogue No.: F2662 Description: Alligator Skull, Alligator mississippiensis. Size: 560 x 270mm.

Image Code F3916

Catalogue No.: F3916 Description: Alligator Skull, Alligator mississippiensis. Mississippi River, USA. Size: 510 X 260mm.

Image Code F4108

Catalogue No.: F4108 Description: Alligator Skull, Alligator mississippiensis. South eastern U.S.A. Size: 450 X 210mm.

Image Code FR65

Catalogue No.: FR65 Description: Alligator Skull, Alligator mississippiensis. South eastern U.S.A. A very abundant reptile in South Eastern parts of the United States. It was recently taken off the endangered species list due to its increased numbers. Size: L210mm.

Image Code FR280

Catalogue No.: FR280 Description: Alligator Skull, Alligator mississippiensis. South eastern U.S.A. 20". BC-129. Bone Clones presents a series of skulls and skeletons skilfully cast from the best originals available. Made from the highest quality resins, they are durable and resist breakage. Great care was taken to achieve the best possible replicas with emphasis on the nuances and details of nature's work. Made in the USA. Size: 500 X 200mm.

Image Code FR374

Catalogue No.: FR374 Description: Alligator Skull, Alligator mississippiensis. South eastern U.S.A. Size: 600 X 300mm.

Genus: Caiman

Image Code FR360

Catalogue No.: FR360 Description: Broad Nosed Caiman Skull, Caiman latirostris. Central America to Central South America.The broad-snouted caiman is a crocodilian reptile found in parts of South America. It is found mostly in freshwater marshes, swamps, and mangroves. Its notable physical characteristic is its broad snout from which its name is derived. Size: 230 X 150mm.

Family: Crocodylidae

Genus: Sarcosuchus

Image Code FR692

Catalogue No.: FR692 Description: "SuperCroc".  Sarcosuchus imperator. Gadoufaoua, Niger. Size: 124 X 36mm.

Genus: Gavialis

Image Code FR562

Catalogue No.: FR562 Description: Gavial Skull. Gavialis gangeticus. Also known as the Gharial, this giant, crocodilian primarily eats fish and grows up to 6m long. Size: 770 X 225mm.

Image Code FR563

Catalogue No.: FR563 Description: Gavial Skull. Gavialis gangeticus. Also known as the Gharial, this giant, crocodilian primarily eats fish and grows up to 6m long. Size: 770 X 250mm.

Genus: Osteolaemus

Image Code FR585

Catalogue No.: FR585 Description: Dwarf Crocodile. Osteolaemus tetraspis. Male. Though the smallest of crocodilians, the Dwarf Crocodile may grow to lengths of up to 2m. It's skulls interesting bony texture inspired this species scientific name. Living as long as 100 years, this nocturnal reptile is found only in the rivers of West African forests. Possessing the most developed of reptilian brains, crocodiles are both the last living link to dinosaur like reptiles of the prehistoric era and the closest extant relative of birds. Size: 185 X 100mm.

Genus: Crocodylus

Image Code FR669

Catalogue No.: FR669 Description: Johnston's crocodile, Crocodylus johnsoni. The Freshwater Crocodile, also known as the Australian Freshwater Crocodile, Johnston's Crocodile or colloquially as Freshie, is a species of reptile endemic to Australia. Found in the northern regions of Australia, it is much smaller than the other Australian species, the Saltwater Crocodile, which is responsible for attacks on people. Size: 520 X 260mm.

Image Code F739

Catalogue No.: F739 Description: Australian saltwater Crocodile (taxidermy mount), Crocodylus porosus. Australia. Size: 1390 X 260mm.

Image Code F3835

Catalogue No.: F3835 Description: Australian saltwater Crocodile nest (taxidermy), Crocodylus porosus. Modern, Australia. Size: 700Ømm.

Image Code F3971

Catalogue No.: F3971 Description: Australian saltwater Crocodile (taxidermy mount), Crocodylus porosus. Modern, Australia. Size: 550X330mm.

Image Code F3972

Catalogue No.: F3972 Description: Juvenile Australian saltwater Crocodile (taxidermy mount), Crocodylus porosus. Modern, Australia. Size: 235X60mm.

Image Code F4439 Image Code F4439a

Catalogue No.: F4439 Description: Prehistoric Crocodile Fossil, Crocodylus sp. Part of the upper skull and a large number of bony skin plates embedded in the original matrix. Supported by a custom-made metal stand. Size: mm.

Image Code FR219

Catalogue No.: FR219 Description: American Crocodile Skull, Crocodylus acutus. Size: 740 X 670mm.

Image Code FR364

Catalogue No.: FR364 Description: African Narrow Snout Crocodile Skull, Crocodylus cataphractus. VAP Replica R S34.The slender-snouted crocodile (Crocodylus cataphractus) is a species of crocodile. It is currently in the genus Crocodylus but recent studies in DNA and morphology suggest that it may belong in its own genus, Mecistops. Slender-snouted crocodiles are native to freshwater habitats in central and western Africa. They are a medium sized crocodile and grow to about three to four meters long. They have a slender snout used for catching prey, hence their name. Their diet consists of mainly fish, amphibians and crustaceans. Size: 400 X 130mm.

Transitional Species

Image Code F2661

Catalogue No.: F2661 Description: Suborder: Eusuchia. Crocodile skull fossil, between sarcosuchus and alligator. Transitional family between Crocodylidae, and Alligatoridae. North Africa. Size: 520 X 290mm.

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