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Gharial

Gharial

Gavialis gangeticus

Conservation statusCritically endangered
Barrier grade2
Minimum height1 m
Revealed2026-07-21
Biome
Lakes and riversRainforestWetlands
Continent
Asia

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Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a terrestrial habitat animal in Planet Zoo 2, listed for the Lakes and rivers, Rainforest and Wetlands biomes and native to Asia. Its IUCN category in the Zoopedia is "Critically endangered", and it ships with the base game.

Males reach about 4.4 m in length and 300 kg; females about 2.7 m and 105 kg. Use these figures when sizing viewing areas and shelters before the full habitat requirements are confirmed at launch.

For barriers, the Zoopedia export lists grade 2 with a minimum height of 1 m. Water barriers are not accepted for this species. Mixing it with other species means taking the highest grade and height among them; the barrier planner does that for you.

Barrier requirements

2
Minimum height
1 m
Climb-proof needed
No
Water barrier allowed
No

Size & weight

Length · Male
4.4 m
Length · Female
2.7 m
Weight · Male
300 kg
Weight · Female
105 kg

Taxonomy

Class
Reptilia
Order
Crocodilia
Family
Gavialidae
Genus
Gavialis

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