Alligators
American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
Across the regions where it's common, the American Alligator peaks from November to July.
Shows up in 9 ecoregions and 10 states
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Alligators
American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
Description
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), sometimes referred to as a common alligator or just gator, is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United States. Domestic American alligators range from long and slender to short and robust, possibly in response to variations in factors such as growth rate, diet, and climate.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
American alligators, being native both to the Nearctic and Neotropical realms, are found in the wild in the Southeastern United States, from the Lowcountry in South Carolina, south to Everglades National Park in Florida, and west to South Texas. They are found in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The breeding season begins in the spring. On spring nights, American alligators gather in large numbers for group courtship, in the aforementioned "water dances".Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the American Alligator
When is the American Alligator most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the American Alligator peaks from November to July.
Where does the American Alligator live?
It has enough records to show in 9 ecoregions and 10 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia.