| Specimen ID | 1724119 |
| Group | Reptiles-Crocodilians |
| Genus | Alligator |
| Species | mississippiensis |
| Common Name | American alligator |
| State | PA |
| County | Armstrong |
| Locality | Kiskiminetas River, Kiskiminetas Township |
| Mapping Accuracy | Approximate |
| HUC8 Name | Kiskiminetas |
| HUC8 Number | 05010008 |
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| Collection Day | 6 |
| Collection Month | 8 |
| Collection Year | 2023 |
| Year Accuracy | Actual |
| Potential Pathway | released pet |
| Status | failed |
| Reference 1 |
| Ref. Number: | 42746 |
| Author: | Guidotti, R. |
| Date: | 2023 |
| Title: | Kayakers catch alligator after several sightings along Kiski River |
| Publisher: | KDKA 2 CBS Pittsburgh |
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| Reference 2 |
| Ref. Number: | 42747 |
| Author: | Kiner, D. |
| Date: | 2023 |
| Title: | ‘He’s like a reptile rock star’: Alligator will have new role as ambassador: reports |
| Publisher: | PennLive Patriot-News |
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| Comments | Observed several times by kayakers between July 30 and its capture on August 6. Nicknamed Chomper, was taken to a reptile rescue center (Nate's Reptile Rescue). |
| Record Type | Literature |
| Verifier | Jonathan Freedman, USGS NAS |
| Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
| Size | 4' |
