Harming individuals is however prohibited due to uncertain populations.
Trivia
Seems to prefer shallow waters regardless of whether movement is present.
May appear similar to a log on occasion by habit, often floating along the surface of a river or other source of water and swimming nondescriptly with the forelegs and hindlegs.
Appears to have adapted to water sources ecologically, the scales waterproof and ocular basis reflecting that of amphibious species.
The sharp spines along the back and skull region are used both defensively and to move objects.
Fighting may occur between individuals on occasion when territory overlaps, the stronger combatant often chasing off the competition.
Low vocalisations are typical, often occurring when territory is encroached upon.
These also may occur for other purposes, including to communicate with others of its species.
Diet consists of fish and other aquatic animals.
Hunting is frequent during the morning and evening per location.
Capable of tolerating saline ranges to some extent, as individuals have been found in salt marshes and similar bogs. This is however an infrequent occurrence.