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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Crocodylia ›Family: Alligatoridae ›Genus: Alligator

About

The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the southeastern United States. It is one of two living species in the genus Alligator within the family Alligatoridae; it is larger than the other extant alligator species, the Chinese alligator. Adult male American alligators measure 3.4 to 5 m (11 to 16 ft) in length, and can weigh up to 453 to 600 kg (1,000 to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Alligator?
The scientific name of American Alligator is Alligator mississippiensis.
What kingdom does American Alligator belong to?
American Alligator belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Alligator belong to?
American Alligator belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Alligator belong to?
American Alligator belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does American Alligator belong to?
American Alligator belongs to the order Crocodylia.
What family does American Alligator belong to?
American Alligator belongs to the family Alligatoridae.
What genus does American Alligator belong to?
American Alligator belongs to the genus Alligator.