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 jmull28
Jan 15, 2026
Monroe County, FL, USA
byjmull28
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Alligator observed by rageb4
Jan 15, 2026
Everglades National Park, Homestead, FL, US
byrageb4
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Alligator observed by marcodinob
Jan 15, 2026
Christmas, FL 32709, USA
byMarcooo:)
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Alligator observed by char03
Jan 15, 2026
Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL, US
byCharlotte Palmer
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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