Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID265091
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusAlligator
Speciesmississippiensis
Common NameAmerican alligator
StateTN
CountyMarion
Localitypond on Aetna Mountain
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMiddle Tennessee-Chickamauga
HUC8 Number06020001
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month12
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18943
Author:Duggar, D.
Date:2009
Title:Gator found on Aetna Mountain.
Publisher:Marion County News.net
Issue:December 1
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordstate
VerifierMike Bailey, TN Wildlife Officer
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size3.5 ft
Photo
Alligator mississippiensis


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