Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1714010
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusAlligator
Speciesmississippiensis
Common NameAmerican alligator
StatePA
CountyBerks
LocalityAntietam Creek, near North Prospect Street and Butter Lane
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSchuylkill
HUC8 Number02040203
HUC10 NameMiddle Schuylkill River
HUC10 Number0204020306
HUC12 NameAntietam Creek
HUC12 Number020402030607
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month8
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity pet
Reference 1
Ref. Number:42114
Author:Henderson, B.
Date:2023
Title:Owner comes forward to claim lost alligator 'Fluffy' found in Berks County
Publisher:6 ABC
CommentsNamed "Fluffy." Stunted growth and deformed snout from owner neglect.
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalReturned to owner
VerifierAnimal Rescue League of Berks County
Year Class10 years old
Size2.5 feet


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/5/2024].

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