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When was the gharial first scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The gharial was first scientifically described in 1807.
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The gharial, a fish-eating crocodilian with a long narrow snout, was first scientifically described in 1807. Its scientific name is Gavialis gangeticus. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and is one of the most specialized crocodilians alive today. Scientists have long been interested in its unusual jaw shape and aquatic feeding adaptations.
Key Facts
1.First described in 1807
2.Scientific name: Gavialis gangeticus
3.Specialized fish-eating crocodilian
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