Specimen Information

Alligator mississippiensis
Alligator mississippiensis
(American alligator)
Reptiles-Crocodilians
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1613625
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusAlligator
Speciesmississippiensis
Common NameAmerican alligator
StateNY
CountySuffolk
LocalitySwimming pool at private residence, Bayport, Long Island, NY.
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSouthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030202
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month7
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity pet
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:33456
Author:CBSN Staff
Date:2019
Title:Long Island family finds baby alligator cooling off in swimming pool
Publisher:CBS New York
CommentsBaby alligator captured. Origins unknown.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Number of Juveniles1


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