This is a list of fictional crocodiles and alligators from literature, mascots and emblems of teams and organizations, comics, films, animations and video games.
This list is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals. It is restricted to notable crocodilian characters from notable works of fiction. Characters that appear in multiple media may have separate listings for each appearance, while in instances where a character has appeared in several separate works in a single medium, only the earliest will be recorded here.
Literature
NameWorkAuthorDateNotes "as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile."The RivalsSheridan1775Mrs. Malaprop's most famous malapropism, using the word allegory instead of alligator.Gena the CrocodileCheburashkaUspensky, Eduard1966A friendly crocodileCrocodile "on the banks of the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo river"Just So StoriesKipling, Rudyard1902The crocodile pulls the nose of the Elephant's Child, stretching it into a trunk.The eponymous crocodile The Enormous CrocodileDahl, Roald1978The crocodile wanders the jungle planning to eat children, but is foiled by other animals. Lyle the CrocodileLyle the Crocodile seriesWaber, Bernard1962A family discovers a friendly crocodile living in their home.Mr. CrocMr. Croc seriesLodge, JoUnknownHe likes adventures and snapping.SolomonSolomon CrocodileRayner, Catherine2011A young playful crocodile, also appears in Solomon and Mortimer (2016)
Folklore and myths
NameSpeciesCountryNotes MakaraLegendary sea creatureIndiaConsidered guardians of gateways and thresholds.SobekCrocodile-headed godAncient EgyptRepresents power, protection, fertilityThe gharialGharialIndia The gharial's wife wants to eat her husband's friend the monkey.Sang BuayaBig bad crocodileSoutheast AsiaThe crocodiles are fooled by Sang Kancil, the mouse deer
Mascots and emblems Crocodiles and alligators are used as mascots and emblems by organisations and sports teams:
Albert and Alberta Gator of the Florida Gators, representing the University of Florida Canton Crocodiles, a baseball team in the Frontier league. Southern Districts football team in the Australian Northern Territory Football League. "Ice-Gator" and "Lagoona Gator" are the mascots for Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon waterparks in Walt Disney World Crocs brand footwear manufacturer logo Lacoste logo.
Comics
NameComicNotes Alabaster AlligatorPogo The smarter little nephew of Albert Alligator Albert AlligatorPogo The good but not very bright friend of Pogo Possum. Archie AlligatorJungle Jinks A school child and main cast member. CrocodylusPinky A mad scientist.Fraternity of CrocodilesPearls Before SwineAlso known as "Da Brudderhood of Zeeba Zeeba Eata".Killer CrocBatmanA supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics and an enemy of Batman. The character first appeared in Batman #358 (April 1983).Batman #357 (March 1983) Killer Croc is initially presented as having a humanoid appearance and scaly skin. In later appearances, Killer Croc is depicted as more animalistic and his condition is portrayed as a form of atavism.LeatherheadTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesA mutated alligator.Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vol. 1, #6 (1988)SoundwaveBeast WarsHas the form of an alligator.
Film NameFilmYearDirectorNotesArnieThe Muppet Movie1979James FrawleyA fictional Muppet alligator who chases Bernie the Agent in Kermit's swamp. Later appeared as a talking alligator in Kermit's Swamp Years.DaisyAn Alligator Named Daisy1955J. Lee ThompsonA young man's life is complicated by the inheritance of an alligator.RamonAlligator1980Lewis TeagueA mutated American alligator from the sewers.Flat DogCrocodile2000Tobe HooperA large female Nile crocodile that stalks and kills teenagers for raiding her nest.GustavePrimeval2005Michael KatlemanInspired by a true story, Gustave is an enormous male Nile crocodile in Africa responsible for the deaths of 300 people.LizzieRampage2018Brad PeytonA giant American crocodile from the Everglades mutated by a genetically modified pathogen.
Animation
NameAnimationNotesAgleCocomongA cucumber-shaped crocodile.AlMiami GunsAlCan You Teach My Alligator Manners?AldoSitting DucksAn alligator who befriended main character Bill the Duck and is trying to blend into DuckTown.Alfy GatorYakky Doodle A blue alligator who tries to capture Yakky because his gourmet guidebook recommends roast duck.Alligator MasterWorld Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no RokuninArlo BeauregardArlo the Alligator BoyAxl and Bull GatorTaz-ManiaThese alligators are always trying to catch Taz and sell him to a zoo.Ben Ali GatorFantasiaThe prince of the Alligators, who falls in love with Hyacinth Hippo.BogThe OutbackAntagonistic crocodile who wants to control the Australian billabong.Brutus & NeroThe RescuersThe two crocodiles under Madame Medusa's command.CarmineThe WildCatchum CrocodileThe Get Along GangThe show's main antagonist.CharleyMaisyAn 8-year-old crocodile who loves to eat.ChristopherChristopher CrocodileCroccoRe-AnimatedCrocodile GentlemanWitch Craft WorksCrocubotRick and MortyHalf robot, half crocodile.DerickThe Secret Life of PetsA crocodile who is one of the Flushed Pets.DilThe Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the MistsA nearsighted Deinosuchus along with Ichy who tried to eat Littlefoot and the gang.Floyd and JoleneKissyfurThe antagonist alligatorsFranciscoT.U.F.F. PuppyFrankie ScalesDaisy Quokka: World's Scariest AnimalA saltwater crocodile who coach of Daisy Quokka and father of Ronda SaltieThe Great FusilliCourage the Cowardly DogAn Italian alligator devoted to theater arts who turns people into puppets so that they cannot leave his show.Gator AgateStar vs. the Forces of EvilGabby GatorWoody WoodpeckerAn antagonizing alligator to the wacky woodpecker.GretchenCamp LazloA girl scout alligator with an aggressive attitude.GummyMy Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicPinkie Pie's pet alligator.HappyHey DuggeeA crocodile who loves waterKevin64 Zoo LaneA miniature green crocodile who is friends with Toby and Doris.King GatorAll Dogs Go to HeavenA giant alligator and New Orleans voodoo witch doctor living below the streets of New Orleans, who takes a liking to Charlie's voice.LawrenceRubbadubbersTerence's imaginary friend, who appeared in the episode "Terence's Double Trouble".LouisThe Princess and the FrogA trumpet-playing alligator.Mama CrocBrandy & Mr. WhiskersA loving crocodile mother with baby crocodiles.Master CrocKung Fu Panda 2MaxOddballsA dimwitted anthropomorphic crocodileOops and KoopsYooHoo & FriendsThe evil crocodiles from Season 2.PanicWonder Egg PriorityMomoe Sawaki's crocodile pomander.RogerThe Penguins of MadagascarA sewer alligator who becomes one of the zoo animals.RoverPound PuppiesShiroLove HinaA White AlligatorSirolThe Adventures of Blinky BillSnappy the Little CrocodileDie Sendung mit der MausA German cartoon CrocodileStan and CarmineThe WildTwo alligators who live in the New York sewer.Steven101 Dalmatians: The SeriesTerenceRubbadubbersA green bath toy crocodile, known for different jobs, such as a doctor and a sheriff cowboy.Tick-TockPeter PanA saltwater crocodile who previously ate Captain Hook's hand after Peter Pan cut it off, causing the two to become bitter enemies. His name is derived from a clock he ate, which remains active in his stomach. The clock's ticking alerts Hook to the crocodile's presence.Victor64 Zoo LaneA large, green crocodile, who is the main bully in Waterlilly Lake.Wally GatorWally GatorAn alligator prone to mishaps.
Video games
NameFirst appearancePlatform(s)NotesKing K. RoolDonkey Kong CountrySNESGBCGBAAn anthropomorphic saltwater crocodile who is the main villain of many Donkey Kong games and commands the Kremlings, which are similarly made up of other crocodilian forces. "Nintendo World Report: Donkey Kong Country, Through the Years". October 23, 2014.SwampyFrogger 2: Swampy's RevengePlayStation, PC, DreamcastA crocodile villain who kidnaps dozens of baby frogs.Dr. WaniFrogger: Helmet ChaosDSAn evil crocodile who owns a factory of mind control helmets from the mineral Crocodrite.Harris, Craig. "IGN: Frogger: Helmet Chaos Review". October 10, 2005. IGN.Swampy, Allie and CrankyWhere's My Water?iOSAndroidWindows PhoneWindows 8BlackBerryA trio of alligators.VectorKnuckles' ChaotixSega 32XA crocodile who is the "head honcho" and brains of the Chaotix Detective Agency.Snap ShotSkylanders: Trap Team3DsPS3PS4WiiWii U360XB1A fearless crocagator who uses his wild tracking skills to hunt down evil monsters and eventually villains.RenektonLeague of LegendsPCAn anthropomorphic crocodile based on Sobek, brother of another champion Nasus, who is based on Anubis.CrocCroc: Legend of the GobbosPS1Sega SaturnPCA vegetarian crocodile who was found in a river by the "Gobbos". His parents and brother appear in the game's sequel.Mz. RubySly Cooper and the Thievius RaccoonusPS2A musical alligator and voodoo mystic who appears as a boss.BrattyUndertalePCA tall green alligator monster who is best friends with Catty, even though she had said cats are tasty. She idolizes Mettaton along with Catty.BeatriceNight in the WoodsPCA 20 year old gothic smoking crocodile who became stuck running her father's store in Possum Springs after he had an emotional breakdown.Mr. VileBanjo-KazooieN64A mean, hungry crocodile that will reward the player with a Jiggy if they can eat more Yumblies and Grumblies than him, but chomp them if they lose.LatchLethal LeaguePCA crocodile with a mechanical tail and enhancements to his spine and brain.Most charactersLater AlligatorPCNintendo SwitchThe game takes place in an alternate version of New York City, which is populated largely by anthropomorphic alligators.RosieManeaterPS4An enormous female American alligator. Armed with a powerful tail for lightning fast swimming speed and sharp teeth, she is one of the seven apex predator bosses in the game.Montgomery GatorFive Nights at Freddy's: Security BreachPS4PS5PCOne of the Glamrock animatronics. He hunts down the player throughout the game and eventually acts as one of the game's bosses.
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