Specimen ID | 1724121 |
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 | 16 |
Collection Month | 9 |
Collection Year | 2023 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | escaped captivity pet |
Status | unknown |
Reference 1 |
Ref. Number: | 42750 |
Author: | Czachor, E.M. |
Date: | 2023 |
Title: | Another alligator sighting reported on Kiski River near Pittsburgh |
Publisher: | CBSnews.com |
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Comments | May be same Alligator that was observed in the same area over Labor Day weekend, an escaped pet named Neo. |
Record Type | Literature |
Verifier | Jonathan Freedman, USGS NAS |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
Size | 18-24" |