Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1715824
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusAlligator
Speciesmississippiensis
Common NameAmerican alligator
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee
LocalityGrant Park Beach
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Michigan
HUC8 Number04190000
HUC10 NameLake Michigan
HUC10 Number0419000002
HUC12 NameLake Michigan
HUC12 Number041900000200
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month11
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:42543
Author:Schilz, I.
Date:2023
Title:Police in Wisconsin find alligator on beach near Lake Michigan
Publisher:WeAreGreenBay.com
CommentsTaken into custody by Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMilwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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