Osteolaemus is a genus of small, secretive crocodiles known as African dwarf crocodiles, comprising two species that occur in wetlands of West and Middle Africa, including the Congo River and Ogooue River basins. The genus name, from Ancient Greek words for bone and throat, refers to bony throat armor, and unlike other crocodiles, Osteolaemus species are strictly nocturnal.
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Source Wikidata: African Dwarf Crocodile
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Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ2233478, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Osteolaemus
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Osteolaemus (from Ancient Greek όστεον (ósteon), meaning "bone", and λαιμός (laimós), meaning "throat") is a genus of crocodiles.
View the SourceWikidata: Osteolaemus
Wikidata Q2233478, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Wikidata: African Dwarf Crocodile
Parent Taxon Of: African Dwarf Crocodile, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q2233478 (Osteolaemus)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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