Crocodylomorpha Collection

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Plesiosaurus, Telesaurus, Ichthyosaurus, Pentacrinites, Ammo
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200 and 145 million years ago

Melanosuchus niger, black caiman crocodile

Crocodylus palnotis, Muggers
Watercolour by Olivia Tonge; c. 1912 Date: circa 1912

Spectacled caiman C016 / 5706
Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus). Specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Saltwater crocodile skull C016 / 5674
Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) skull

Steneosaurus crocodilian, fossil skull C016 / 5483
Steneosaurus bollensis crocodilian, fossil skull. This extinct reptile looked similar to modern crocodiles. It lived during the Upper Jurassic period

Geosaurus gracilis, crocodilian fossil C016 / 5053
Geosaurus gracilis, crocodilian fossil. This extinct aquatic crocodylian lived during the Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous periods

Steneosaurus bollensis
A replica fossil specimen of Steneosaurus bollensis, an extinct reptile that looked similar to the modern day crocodile. It lived during the Upper Jurassic period

Alligator mississippiensis, American alligator
Alligator of St Johns. Drawing 22 (Ewan 49) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Pen and ink. Size: 235 x 366

Geosaurus gracilis
The fossil skeleton of the Geosaurus gracilis, an extinct aquatic crocodylian which lived during the Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous periods

Side view of a Gharial skull
The Gharial is a modern fish-eating crocodile that is found in India. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Alligator mississippiensis, alligator
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Stenosaurus and another marine
These reptiles lived during the Jurrassic period, about 150 million years ago. Watercolour by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Stenosaurus
These reptiles lived during the Jurrassic period, about 150 million years ago. Watercolour by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Caiman crocodilus, spectacled caiman
Close-up photograph of a spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Crocodylus porosus, saltwater crocodile
Photograph of a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) skull

Crocodile & Euparkeria
Painting to show the similarity between the hips of saurischians (crocodile) and archosauriforms such as Euparkeria. The Euparkeria lived during the Early Triassic period around 250 million years ago

The Struggle
Plate 3 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated by designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874

Early Cretaceous landscape, Southern England
Artists impression of an Early Cretaceous (144 to 90 million years ago) landscape in Southern England, with Iguanodon, turtle, and crocodiles

Mounted specimen of Crocodylus sp. crocodile
Photograph of a mounted crocodile specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Crocodilus niloticus, Nile crocodile eggs
The Natural History Museums collections include examples of earlier life history stages as well as adults, and these are also preserved in spirit

Paracyclotosaurus davidi
The only known example of an amphibian that lived in Australia about 235 million years ago. Dates from the Middle Triassic, Wianamantta Group, Ashfield Shale, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Letter addressed to Lord Rothschild
Paula the Famous Reptile Conqueror letter writing paper. The sensational attraction of the Royal Aquarium, London. The only act of its kind in the world

Plate from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium

Opthalmosaurus & Stenosaurus
Extinct fossil marine reptiles, Opthalmosaurus icenicus (above) and Stenosaurus leedsi (below) from the Upper Jurassic Oxford Clay at Peterborough. On display at the Natural History Museum, London

Fossil crocodile jaw
Six million year old section of fossilised crocodile jaw found in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Scale in mms

Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile
The skull belonging to an African slender-snouted crocodile (Crocodylus cataphractus). Growing up to a length of 4 metres, this species of crocodile is native to North Western Africa

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"Crocodylomorpha: Exploring the Ancient Marine Reptiles" Dive into the depths of prehistoric oceans and discover the fascinating world of Crocodylomorpha, a group of extinct marine reptiles. These incredible creatures roamed the seas millions of years ago, leaving behind a rich fossil record that continues to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. Among them was Crocodylus palnotis, known as "Muggers" due to their resemblance to modern-day crocodiles. With their powerful jaws and sharp teeth, these ancient predators ruled the waters with an iron grip. Joining them were other remarkable species like Plesiosaurus, Telesaurus, Ichthyosaurus, Pentacrinites, and Ammo. Their diverse forms ranged from long-necked plesiosaurs to sleek ichthyosaurs that resembled dolphins. Fossil remains provide us with glimpses into their unique adaptations for life in water. One notable member was Melanosuchus niger or the black caiman crocodile - an impressive creature that prowled both land and water during its time. Equally intriguing is the Spectacled caiman C016/5706 whose distinctive markings earned it its name. The collection also features fossils such as Saltwater crocodile skull C016/5674 and Steneosaurus crocodilian fossil skull C016/5483 which showcase intricate details preserved over millennia. Geosaurus gracilis (C016/5053) further adds to our understanding of this ancient lineage's diversity. Steneosaurus bollensis makes multiple appearances in this captivating journey through time; its presence emphasizes just how widespread these reptiles once were across different regions. While exploring Crocodylomorpha's history wouldn't be complete without mentioning Alligator mississippiensis - better known as American alligator - a living descendant carrying on some traits from its ancestors.