American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
Kingdom: Animalia Class: Reptilia Order: Crocodilia Family: Alligatoridae
Listing Status:
General Information
The American alligator is a large, semi-aquatic, armored reptile that is related to crocodiles. Their body alone ranges from 6 - 14 feet long. Almost black in color, the it has prominent eyes and nostrils with coarse scales over the entire body. It has a large, long head with visible upper teeth along the edge of the jaws. Its front feet have 5 toes, while rear feet have 4 toes that are webbed.
- States/US Territories in which the American alligator is known to occur: Alabama , Arkansas , Florida , Georgia , Louisiana , Mississippi , North Carolina , Oklahoma , South Carolina , Texas
- For more information: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/factsheets/alligator.pdf
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/1987 | 52 FR 21059 21064 | Reclassification of American Alligator to Thr. Due to Similarity of Appearance Throughout Remainder of its Range; 52 FR 21059-21064 |
| 06/02/1986 | 51 FR 19760 19963 | Proposal to Reclassify Legal Status of American Alligator Throughout Remainder of its Range to Thr. Due to Similarity of Appearance; 51 FR 19760-19963 |
| 01/09/1986 | 51 FR 996 999 | Findings on Pending Petitions & Description of Progress on Listing Actions; 51 FR 996-999 |
| 10/31/1985 | 50 FR 45407 45409 | Special Rule on American Alligator; 50 FR 45407-45409 |
| 06/20/1985 | 50 FR 25672 25678 | Reclassification of American Alligator in Florida to Thr. Due to Similarity of Appearance; 50 FR 25672-25678 |
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/1985 | 50 FR 45407 45409 | Special Rule on American Alligator; 50 FR 45407-45409 |
| 01/07/1985 | 50 FR 811 812 | Export of American Alligators Taken in 1984-85 Harvest Seasons in Texas; Final Findings of Scientific & Mgmt. Authorities; 50 FR 811-812 |
| 10/23/1984 | 49 FR 42594 42597 | Special Rule on American Alligator; 49 FR 42594-42597 |
| 12/04/1980 | 45 FR 80444 80448 | Final Findings for Export of Bobcat, Lynx, River Otter, Alaskan Gray Wolf & Alaskan Brown Bear Taken in 80-81 Season |
| 11/25/1980 | 45 FR 78153 78156 | Revision of Special Rule on American Alligator |
» Recovery
Recovery Plan Information Search| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/1987 | 52 FR 21059 21064 | Reclassification of American Alligator to Thr. Due to Similarity of Appearance Throughout Remainder of its Range; 52 FR 21059-21064 | |
| 06/02/1986 | 51 FR 19760 19963 | Proposal to Reclassify Legal Status of American Alligator Throughout Remainder of its Range to Thr. Due to Similarity of Appearance; 51 FR 19760-19963 |
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the American alligator.
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for American alligator
» Petitions
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/1986 | 51 FR 996 999 | Findings on Pending Petitions & Description of Progress on Listing Actions; 51 FR 996-999 | |
| 04/02/1985 | 50 FR 13054 13055 | Notice of Findings on 4 Petitions & of Review of 1 Species; 50 FR 13054- 13055 |
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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