Crocodylus acutus
Adult male American alligators measure in length, and can weigh up to . Females are smaller, measuring in length. The American alligator inhabits freshwater wetlands, such as marshes and cypress swamps, from southern Texas to North Carolina. It is distinguished from the sympatric American crocodile by its broader snout, with overlapping jaws and darker coloration, and is less tolerant of saltwater but more tolerant of cooler climates than the American crocodile, which is found only in tropical climates.