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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Description:

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

Habitat:

Marsh, swamp, river, fresh/ brackish water

Notes:

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1 Comment

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 11 years ago

The Scientific name of the American alligator is Alligator mississippiensis. Please add that to your spotting in the space provided for Scientific name. Thanks

AnnImel
Spotted by
AnnImel

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Jun 20, 2011
Submitted on Jan 13, 2012

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