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American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
30.2335, -84.3052
Field Notes
Description:
The American alligator is a large, semi-aquatic, armored reptile that is related to crocodiles. Their body alone ranges from 6 - 14 feet long. Almost black in color, the it has prominent eyes and nostrils with coarse scales over the entire body. It has a large, long head with visible upper teeth along the edge of the jaws. Its front feet have 5 toes, while rear feet have 4 toes that are webbed.
Habitat:
Swamps, Rivers, Lakes, pretty much anywhere there is water
Notes:
I don't have any photos from Wakulla Springs where I saw it, so I used my photo I took at the TN Aquarium
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 6, 2011
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