Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Crocodilia
Family: Alligatoridae
Genus: Alligator
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!
