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 enable …

The eastern hellbender is the largest salamander in the Americas. They live in clean, swift-running rivers across the eastern United States and spend their entire lives in the water. This near-threatened …

Hellbenders have four short, but well developed legs. Each foreleg has four toes while the hind legs have five toes each. The toes of a hellbender end in a rough pad that aids in traction as it moves …

May 18, 2018 · The hellbender is a salamander found in fast-flowing rivers in the eastern United States. Reaching up to 29 inches in length, the hellbender is the largest amphibian in North America, and the …

It is the largest salamander found in America and is located in fast moving freshwater rivers and streams. Hellbenders are usually found in very clean water that is well oxygenated and that also …

The Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis) is one of the largest salamanders found in North Carolina and the United States. Only the Greater Siren and the Two-toed Amphiuma, both …

Oct 31, 2025 · Study co-author and biologist Steven Price said that it’s pretty difficult to nab a hellbender even if you aren’t conducting a United States Department of Natural Resources-funded survey.

Sep 5, 2025 · Eastern hellbenders are the largest salamander in North America. Adults are capable of reaching 29 inches in length; however, most individuals are typically 11-24 inches long. This North …

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 separated eyes. They …