the freshwater crocodile is a relatively small crocodilian. males can grow to long, while females reach a maximum size of . males commonly weigh around , with large specimens up to or more, against the female weight of . in areas such as lake argyle and katherine gorge there exist a handful of confirmed individuals. this species is shy and has a more slender snout and have slightly smaller teeth than the dangerous saltwater crocodile. the body colour is light brown with darker bands on the body and tail—these tend to be broken up near the neck. some individuals possess distinct bands or speckling on the snout. body scales are relatively large, with wide, close-knit armoured plates on the back. rounded, pebbly scales cover the flanks and outsides of the legs.