False gharial

The tomistoma, also called the false gharial, is a slender-snouted crocodilian that lives in the rivers and swamps of Southeast Asia. Unlike most crocodiles, it has a long, narrow jaw perfect for catching fish. Sadly, fewer than 10,000 adults remain in the wild due to habitat loss.

• Its scientific name honors Dutch zoologist Hermann Schlegel.
• The false gharial's snout makes up about 75% of its skull length.
• It shares its river habitats with other rare species like proboscis monkeys.