How long does a saltwater crocodile last?
Typical lifespan
65–100 yr
The largest living reptile and the animal with the hardest bite ever measured.
How that compares
Saltwater crocodile against things of a similar time.
Blue whale 70–90 yr
Saltwater crocodile 65–100 yr
Great white shark 50–73 yr
Whale shark 60–130 yr
African elephant 50–70 yr
Asian elephant 48–70 yr
Sperm whale 60–70 yr
Japanese spider crab 50–100 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0143 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a saltwater crocodile
- How much does a saltwater crocodile weigh? 76–1,300 kg
- Saltwater crocodile vs Polar bear Side by side
- Saltwater crocodile vs American alligator Side by side
- Saltwater crocodile vs Great white shark Side by side
- Saltwater crocodile vs Nile crocodile Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last?
- A saltwater crocodile lasts 65–100 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a saltwater crocodile weigh? 76–1,300 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a leopard last? 10–21 yr
- How long does a jaguar last? 11–22 yr
- Saltwater crocodile vs Polar bear Side by side
- Saltwater crocodile vs American alligator Side by side
- Saltwater crocodile vs Great white shark Side by side
- Saltwater crocodile vs Nile crocodile Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution