Reptile
Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus · Gavialidae
Best monthsFeb–Mar · Novmost records
Records1,057in 3 countries
Most seen inIndia670 records
Red ListCritically endangeredIUCN status
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About
Gharial in brief
The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a reptile of the Gavialidae family — species of crocodilian belonging to the gharial family (Gavialidae).
Across the 3 countries we cover it has 1,057 published records, most of them from India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, March and November and fall to their lowest in July and August.
Its global conservation status is critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
India670 records · best Feb, May
Nepal385 records · best Mar, Nov
Bhutan2 records · best Sep, Oct
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.