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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Reptilia
Order:
Crocodilia
Family:
Alligatoridae
Genus:
Alligator
Scientific Name:
Alligator mississippiensis
Common Name:
Alligator
Other Name(s):
Gator
Group:
Reptile
Number Of Species:
2
Location:
southern USA and China
Habitat:
Marsh and swampland
Colour:
Green, Grey, Black, Brown, Yellow
Skin Type:
Scales
Size (L):
2.5cm - 4.5m (8ft - 15ft)
Weight:
181kg - 363kg (400lbs - 800lbs)
Top Speed:
24kph (15mph)
Diet:
Carnivore
Prey:
Fish, Snakes, Turtles
Predators:
Human, Birds, Raccoon
Lifestyle:
Diurnal/Nocturnal
Group Behaviour:
Solitary
Water Type:
Fresh, Brackish
Life Span:
30 - 60 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity:
10 - 12 years
Incubation Period:
2 months
Average Clutch Size:
35
Name Of Young:
Hatchling
Age Of Independence:
1- 2 years
Conservation Status:
Least Concern
Estimated Population Size:
1 million/less than 100
Biggest Threat:
Water pollution
Most Distinctive Feature:
Muscular tail half the total body length
Fun Fact: They have two sets of eyelids!