Geographical Distribution
As will be seen by examination of the table ([p. 2]) from Ditmars, and of [Figure 1], the recent Crocodilia are found in all of the great continental areas except Europe; mainly in the tropical or subtropical regions.
Fig. 1. Map Showing Present Distribution of Crocodilia.
(After Gadow.)
The alligator is found in the southwestern United States and in China.
The crocodile is the most numerous in species and is the most widely distributed of the group. It is especially characteristic of Africa and Madagascar, but is found also in Florida, Mexico, Central and South America, the West Indies, South Asia, the East Indies, and Australia.
The gavial is found in India and some of the islands of the Orient, especially Borneo and Sumatra.
The caiman occurs in southern Mexico, Central and South America.
