Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID271808
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusAlligator
Speciesmississippiensis
Common NameAmerican alligator
StateMI
CountyKent
LocalityGrandville
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Grand
HUC8 Number04050006
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19438
Author:Wilson, R.
Date:2005
Title:Gator may bring pet law.
Publisher:The Grand Rapids Press.
Issue:September 22, 2005
CommentsSpecimen captured.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Class
Size3 ft


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