American alligator
| Family | Alligatoridae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Alligator |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
Introduction
Alligator mississippiensis, commonly known as American alligator, is a fresh water and brackish water reptile from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Female size300 - 0 cm
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Male size450 - 473 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Female size300 - 0 cm
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Male size450 - 473 cm
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Mimicryplants
How to recognize This reptile ?
The American alligator measures between 450 and 473 cm. This reptile is unicolore with a predominantly noir and gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietpredator
The American alligator is a reptile living as a couple or alone naturally found Terre. This species is carnivorous .
The American alligator is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Clutch size0 - 0 eggs
The American alligator is a reptile ovipare.
Life-threatening species
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions. In the most serious cases, it can cause death.
Origin and distribution
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature1 - 30 °C
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
The American alligator is most often found at a depth between 0m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
The soil is generally composed of sand and peat.
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