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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Photo by AnnImel
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30.3978, -90.1553

Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile Amercican Alligator. Spotted in a yard near the Tchefuncte River.

Habitat:

Marsh, swamp, river, fresh/ brackish water

Notes:

How old do you think this gator is?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Scott Frazier
The Scientific name of the American alligator is Alligator mississippiensis. Please add that to your spotting in the space provided for Scientific name. Thanks
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2012

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