Mainly restricted to freshwater areas.
Females are slightly smaller than males.
Relatively broad snout for a crocodile. The Philippine Crocodile does not get as big as some of the saltwater crocodiles that are indigenous to the same area. This species of crocodile is one of the most severely threatened species around. The decline of this species was generally due to over exploitation. There are no more than 500-1000 of these wonderful animals living outside of captivity.