Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1548403
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusAlligator
Speciesmississippiensis
Common NameAmerican alligator
StatePA
CountyBlair
LocalityA creek near Tipton, Antis Township, PA
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Juniata
HUC8 Number02050302
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month6
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:33408
Author:Hooper, B.
Date:2019
Title:Loose alligator found swimming in Pennsylvania creek
Publisher:UPI
Reference 2
Ref. Number:33409
Author:WJAC Staff
Date:2019
Title:Blair County crews nab alligator in Antis Township
Publisher:WJAC TV
CommentsCaptured by PAFBC and taken to Centre Wildlife Care in Port Matilda, PA.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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