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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Reptile
  • North America

About the American Alligator

The American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a reptile found in North America. It lives in wetlands and freshwater environments.

This reptile weighs about 230 kg and can live for around 50 years. Its top speed is 32 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 5 million individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Alligator mississippiensis
Group
Reptile
Region
North America
Habitats
Wetland, Freshwater
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
230 kg
Lifespan
50 years
Top speed
32 km/h
Estimated population
5 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
User:Postdlf
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