Reptile
American Alligator
The armored survivor of the southern swamps
Family Alligatoridae
Alligatoridae is a taxonomic family in the order Crocodilia, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: American Alligator and Spectacled Caiman. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Alligatoridae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis | 360 kg | 4 m | 32 km/h | 50 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Spectacled Caiman Caiman crocodilus | 40 kg | 2 m | 30 km/h | 40 yrs | South America, North America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
