A. mississippiensis

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:age after 60 to 70 days
gptkbp:aroma keen sense of smell
gptkbp:averageTemperature 3 to 4 meters
gptkbp:behavior semi-aquatic
basking in the sun
gptkbp:bodyStyle ectothermic
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
gptkbp:classification gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climate adapted to warm climates
gptkbp:clutchSize 20 to 50 eggs
gptkbp:colors dark green to black
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:American_alligator
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
protected by law
gptkbp:coolingSystem yes
gptkbp:culturalHeritage mascot for sports teams
state_reptile_of_Florida
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in folklore
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_the_American_South
gptkbp:diet carnivore
gptkbp:economicActivity alligator farming
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alligatoridae
gptkbp:fossilRecord extensive fossil record
gptkbp:generator 6 to 8 years
gptkbp:genus Alligator
gptkbp:habitat climate change
pollution
invasive species
lakes
rivers
marshes
swamps
freshwater wetlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A. mississippiensis
gptkbp:interactsWith can be dangerous if provoked
gptkbp:lifespan 35 to 50 years
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:nesting builds nests of vegetation
gptkbp:predators humans
gptkbp:relatedPatent crocodiles
caimans
A. sinensis
gharials
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:skin scales
dark olive green
seasonal color changes
gptkbp:socialResponsibility mating displays
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or social during mating season
gptkbp:soundtrack acute hearing
gptkbp:territory yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent night vision
gptkbp:vocalization various sounds for communication
gptkbp:waterSource excellent
gptkbp:weight 230 to 450 kg
360 kg
gptkbp:wildlife ambush predator
common in zoos