26. Summary - Endangered and threatened species 



Name of species: American alligator 



Species legal status and authority: Federally endangered Endangered 



Species Act of 1973 



Number of populations on site: Unknown. 



Number of individuals per population: Unknown. 



Size or Maturity of individuals: probably all age classes 



Phenology of population: not applicable 



Eg: vegetative % 

 flowering % 

 fruiting % 



General vigor of population: unknown-not observed by authors 



within natural area. 



Disturbance or threats to population: Illegal trapping 



Habitat characteristics 



Plant community: aquatic communities in Swan Lake 



Topography: n/a 



Soil Series: n/a 



Microclimate: n/a 



Drainage basin: n/a 



Other plants and animal species present: See Master Species Lists, 



AERIAL OR DETAILED MAPS WITH POPULATIONS CLEARLY MARKED. 



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