what is alcaligenes faecalis
(December 2009). Alcaligenes faecalis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, motile, non-nitrate-reducing, oxidase-positive, catalase-positive, alpha-hemolytic, and citrate-positive (variable) obligate aerobe commonly found in the environment.. faecalis has been used for the production of nonstandard amino acids. A. faecalis is normally found in soil, water, and environments in association with humans. It is also commonly found in pet birds such as monk parakeets. Its presence is considered normal.