How many species/what species are currently listed as critically endangered, endangered or threatened?
Six species of crocodilians are on the IUCN Red List as Critically Endangered: The Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis), Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius), Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer), Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), Indian gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). The Malayan gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii) is currently listed as Endangered. Finally, the American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), West African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) are all considered to be of a Vulnerable (Threatened) status.
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