Meaning of the word "freshwater crocodile" in English

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freshwater crocodile

US /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtər ˈkrɑkədaɪl/
UK /ˈfreʃˌwɔː.tə ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
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Noun

a species of crocodile native to northern Australia, known for its relatively slender snout and preference for freshwater habitats

Example:
The freshwater crocodile is generally smaller and less aggressive than the saltwater crocodile.
You can often spot a freshwater crocodile basking on riverbanks in northern Australia.