NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Benn, J., Jr. 2025. An alligator mysteriously appears in waters off the Potomac River. The Washington Post. Washington, DC. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/09/20/alligator-washington-channel-potomac-river/. Created on 09/20/2025. Accessed on 09/22/2025.
Reference Number: 46422 Type: News Author: Benn, J., Jr. Date (year): 2025 Title:An alligator mysteriously appears in waters off the Potomac River Publisher:The Washington Post Publisher Location:Washington, DC URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/09/20/alligator-washington-channel-potomac-river/ Accessed on: 09/22/2025 Created on: 09/20/2025 Keywords: Washington DC, Potomac River, American Alligator, Alligator mississippiensis
Alligator mississippiensis DC - Washington Channel, near The Wharf
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/10/2025].
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