The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), also known as the hellbender salamander, is a species of aquatic giant salamander endemic to the eastern and central United States.

Apr 4, 2019 · Hellbenders are the largest salamander in North America, growing up to two feet long. Although they are amphibians, they spend their entire life in water. Their flattened bodies …

The hellbender—sometimes called a “snot otter”—is a large, fully-aquatic amphibian with a flat head, wrinkled body, and paddle-shaped tail. Its body is usually dark gray or brown with …

Hellbenders are large aquatic salamanders. They have a wide, flat head with tiny eyes and a broad and vertically compressed, rudderlike tail. The body and legs are covered with …

With their flattened head and body, four short, stout legs, long rudder-like tail and very small beady eyes, they are well adapted to their swift, flowing stream habitats. Hellbenders retain a …

Sep 5, 2025 · Hellbenders are long-lived for amphibians, typically living for more than 30 years. Hellbenders inhabit rivers and streams throughout the eastern United States, including …

The hellbender absorbs dissolved oxygen found in fast-running waters into its lungs through its skin. A loose fold of skin called a “frill” runs from the base of the neck down to the tail.

The Eastern hellbender is Tennessee's largest salamander at 11 1/2 to 20 inches long and weighing up to 5 pounds. They have several nicknames such as mud devil, devil dog, ground …

Hellbender, (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), salamander belonging to the family Cryptobranchidae (order Caudata) found in the larger, swift-flowing streams of the Ohio River system, the …

Jul 29, 2024 · They are the largest salamanders in North America; adults measure nearly 30 inches long and weigh up to 4 lbs. Their heads are large and flattened with small, widely …