American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

The American alligator is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United States.

GatorCommon alligator
Baby Season
Fall (August-September)
An American Alligator in captivity at the Columbus Zoo, Powell, Ohio. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Postdlf.
An American Alligator in captivity at the Columbus Zoo, Powell, Ohio. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Postdlf.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

American Alligator observed by dyszel
Sep 15, 2026
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, Jacksonville, FL, US
bydyszel
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Alligator observed by ngerlach
Sep 15, 2026
Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, US
byngerlach
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Alligator observed by michaelvanhorn94
Sep 15, 2026
Mineola, TX 75773, USA
bymichaelvanhorn94
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
American Alligator observed by aschmidt95
Sep 15, 2026
Lake Placid, FL 33852, USA
byaschmidt95
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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