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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Reptilia |
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| Order | : | Crocodilia |
| Family | : | Alligatoridae |
| Genus | : | Alligator |
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| Scientific Name | : | Alligator mississippiensis |
| Common Name | : | Alligator |
| Other Name(s) | : | Gator |
| Group | : | Reptile |
| Number Of Species | : | 2 |
| Location | : | southern USA and China |
| Habitat | : | Marsh and swampland |
| Colour | : | Green, Grey, Black, Brown, Yellow |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Size (L) | : | 2.5cm - 4.5m (8ft - 15ft) |
| Weight | : | 181kg - 363kg (400lbs - 800lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 24kph (15mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Fish, Snakes, Turtles |
| Predators | : | Human, Birds, Raccoon |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal/Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Water Type | : | Fresh, Brackish |
| Life Span | : | 30 - 60 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 10 - 12 years |
| Incubation Period | : | 2 months |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 35 |
| Name Of Young | : | Hatchling |
| Age Of Independence | : | 1- 2 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 1 million/less than 100 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Water pollution |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Muscular tail half the total body length |
| Fun Fact | : | They have two sets of eyelids! |