American Alligator Hatchling
Alligator mississippiensis (hatchling)
American alligator hatchlings live in freshwater marshes, swamps, and the vegetated edges of ponds across the southeastern United States. They remain near their nest site and mother, using dense cover and water to avoid predators. Their diet consists mainly of insects, small crustaceans, tadpoles, and tiny fish. Hatchlings make high-pitched calls that help their mother locate and protect them.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- American Alligator Hatchling
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- American Alligator