Adult Size: Males can reach lengths of 13-14 feet (4 meters) and females 7-9.5 feet (3 meters).

Headshape: Broad/wide head with lower teeth not visible (varies in captivity).

Appearance: As adults, they are usually a charcoal grey with a lighter grey or cream belly, and white or yellow bands on the back and tail. Juveniles have brighter yellow bands that usually fade as the animal matures. Their front feet are webbed (unlike A.sinensis) as well as their back feet. Hatchlings typically lack jaw blotches and do not have a visible “x” on top of their heads, as seen in A.sinensis.

Nuchal Clusters: Nuchal cluster in a 2 x 2 pattern +2 post-nuchals with a group of smaller post-occipitals. (Refer to the Glossary of Terms for unfamiliar words.)

Flanks: Flank scales are a continuous pattern of similarly sized round and oval scales without keels.

STATUS: Least Concern

*Compare with Alligator sinensis and Melanosuchus niger